Kids helping kids to collect much needed pajamas for critically ill children
April 16th is “National Wear Your Pajamas to Work” Day and Casey Cares Foundation is celebrating this quirky day by hosting its 6th Annual Biggest Pajama Party all month long. They are encouraging kids and adults alike to wear pjs to work, school or at home and find ways in which to collect new, two-piece pajamas and gift cards for pizza delivery. These items will be given to pediatric patients on extended hospital stays and families who are isolated and homebound with a critically ill child. Greater Baltimore Area Chick-fil-A restaurants will help by picking up pajamas from participating schools and also providing prizes for schools collecting the most pajamas (schools need to sign up by this Friday, March 5 in order to qualify for prizes). Casey Cares gives about 20,000 pajamas a year to area families and their goal for the month of April is 12,000 total. For more information about how to participate, visit https://www.caseycares.org.
“This pajama drive was inspired by one of our kiddos, Kamryn, who had a flair for fashion and wanted to wear cozy, soft pajamas instead of scratchy hospital gowns so she set out to help other kids like her. This makes this promotion so special to us and we hope many will help us to collect these pajamas that truly bring a smile to a sick child,” said Casey Baynes, Casey Cares Foundation executive director and founder. “While we are all still struggling through these difficult times, we know that our families are struggling even more and our mission is to help them today and every day.”
Anyone can participate in this drive and here are some details about what is needed:
- $10 or $20 gift cards for movies (Walmart, Amazon, Fandango, Netflix)
- $10 or $20 gift cards for pizza (Papa Johns, Dominos, Pizza Hut, Ledo Pizza)
- NEW two-piece Pajamas (infant and adult sizes are always the biggest need)
About the Casey Cares Foundation:
Founded in 2000, the Casey Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides little moments and lasting memories for families with critically ill children by organizing family-centric events such as tickets to sporting events, concerts and museums, group parties, vacation getaways, birthday surprises and more! We serve families in eight states and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit CaseyCares.org. Follow Casey Cares on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news!
