Veronica Del Rio FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 09/20/23
Spirit of Children
(609)- 645-5514
Veronica.delrio@spirithalloween.com
Spirit of Children reaches $200 Million in Donations for Child Life programs across North America
Egg Harbor, Township, N.J.: Spirit of Halloween doesn’t only bring fun, spooky, superhero driven costumes and decorations at the best time of year, we go beyond that. Since 2007 Spirit of Children, Spirit Halloween’s charitable foundation, supports Child Life programs at more than 150 hospitals across North America. We have been able to provide more staff for these programs along with things like pet therapy, educational toys, costumes, and even a Halloween party. Spirit of Children has reached new heights beating our record goal in 2022 of $18 million with $25 million in 2023.
When you donate at check out at any Spirit Halloween locations our store associates ring a purple cow bell and really make it a special moment. Guest also take photos or videos of ringing in the moment accompanied with hashtags #SpiritOfChildren or #MoreCowbell. “Our associates are the backbone of the impactful Spirit of Children efforts that have helped so many children and their families at our partner hospitals. Without their commitment to sharing our mission with guests, our vendors, and licensing partners, this milestone would not be possible,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween.
“We remain committed to supporting Child Life Departments and the critical work they do to make hospitals less scary for kids and their families.” All of our proceeds go directly and 100% to our partner hospitals. These donations make a huge difference for children and their families, a little goes a long way. Spirit of Children partner hospitals offer a variety of activities and support to make these things happen:
•Child Life Positions: Over 200 Child Life staff have been added through Spirit of Children funding while also providing extended hours for Child Life services
•Establishing Therapy Programs: Partner hospitals have been able to establish nearly seventy therapy programs, which include sensory and educational equipment, as well as adaptive toys and medical teaching dolls
•Letting Kids be Kids: Donations support a range of activities for children and their families including art, music, canine, and horticulture therapy programs
•Keeping it Local: 100% of donations go directly to partner hospitals’ Child Life Departments in the local community where the Spirit Halloween store is located
About Spirit of Children
At the heart of Spirit Halloween is Spirit of Children, a program which focuses on making hospitals less scary for kids and their families. Since its creation in 2007 Spirit of Children has raised more than $100 million for the Child Life department at hospitals across the United States and Canada. Donations to Spirit of Children stay within local communities, with 100 percent of funds going to Child Life Services. Spirit encourages customers to help make a difference in a child’s life this Halloween season by donating at their local Spirit Halloween or spreading awareness via Facebook and Instagram using #SpiritofChildren and #MoreCowbell in their photos. For more information, please visit: www.SpiritofChildren.com.
About Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween is the largest Halloween retailer in the country, with over 1,450 locations in strip centers and malls across North America. Celebrating more than 39 years of business, Spirit is the premier destination for all things Halloween, offering one-stop shopping for everything from costumes to décor and party goods to accessories. In addition to being a fun and interactive event for shoppers, Spirit stores offer complete selections of costumes and accessories for infants/toddlers, children, ‘tweens, teens, and adults, along with exclusive décor you won’t find anywhere else. For more information, please visit: SpiritHalloween.com.
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