You can bring hope and care to CMH. Support our Hospital by donating items from our carefully curated list of priority needs—items that will help bring comfort and care to our patients throughout their healthcare journey.
Whether you’re donating as an individual, a group, or hosting a fundraising event, your contribution will make a significant impact.
Current Wishlist Items
Please note that only new, unused items are accepted.
Activity Carts
Departments assisted: Medicine and other departments
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Help elderly patients and kids stay social during long hospital stays. These items help reduce stress, ease loneliness, and support cognitive engagement, especially for older adults or patients living with dementia.
Comfort items accepted: Books and activity books like crosswords and puzzles, Craft items such as scrapbook paper, other activities for pediatric patients.
* Gift cards are also accepted to fund these items.
Memory & Comfort Items
Department assisted:
various departments
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Bring comfort to newborns and elderly patients during their hospital stay.
Comfort items accepted: Decorative boxes for memory items in photo box size, ink pads for footprints, angel dresses for stillbirths, sewn ‘scent hearts for parents and babies in Special Care Nursery
Care Carts
Departments assisted: Medicine, possibly ICU, and other departments
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Help provide convenience to patients and their families during end-of-life situations. Many families are reluctant to leave the bedside in these situations. Care carts are stocked with essential items to help bring ease and comfort during this difficult time.
Comfort items accepted: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, coffee pods, teabags, snacks, towels, small hand sanitizer, menstrual products, lip balms
Also funds for CMH to purchase specific carts, and approved models of kettles and coffee units, about $250 purchases one cart + appliances.
*Staples and Canadian Tire gift cards are also accepted
Quantity Needed: Approximately stocked 10 carts, and items to replenish
New Clothing
Department assisted: Emergency Department and other departments
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Provide clothing for families who may experience unexpected stays. We accept both adult and children’s clothes (NEW).
Comfort items accepted: New pajamas, sweatpants, winter coats, winter hats, mitts/gloves, socks, lap blankets (small), and other comfortable or warm clothing.
Special Stuffed Toys
Department assisted: Surgery/Fracture Clinic
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Help young patients learn about caring for their injury and provide a comfort buddy.
Comfort items accepted: Stuffed bear or toys of medium size with appendages to fit with a pretend cast.
Barbies with Diabetes
Department assisted:
Clinical education
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Special Diabetes Dolls help our educators create awareness around diabetes. These barbies will also be handed out to pediatric patient’s diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
Help us bring them to our clinical educators.
Comfort items accepted: Diabetes Barbie Dolls from Amazon or other brands.
Memory Box
Department assisted:
Labour and Delivery
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Our staff and nurses use Memory Boxes to support families who have experienced a form of infant loss – miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. Staff offers families with memory making opportunities with their babies after delivery and provide a hat, blanket and resources regarding grief and loss in the memory box. Help us offer comfort to the grieving families.
Comfort items accepted: White boxes: 11.2″ x 4.5″ x 7.8 available at Michaels
How You Can Help:
Make an In-Kind Donation
Choose from the list of Wishlist items above to support CMH departments in need. These donations help provide a better patient and family experience.
Host a Fundraising Event to Raise Funds
Organize a collection drive or event to raise funds to support priority needs at CMH. It’s a great way to engage your community while supporting CMH. To learn more about hosting an event, connect with our Events Officer, Katie McMullen at [email protected].