Wish List
Thank you for your interest in helping pediatric families at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. As one of the nation’s leading pediatric institutions, Mott provides services to seriously ill or injured children and teens. The Child & Family Life Program, with the support from community donors, ensures that gifts are given to hospitalized children and teens.
For safety and health reasons, we ask that all donations be brand new with the store tags still attached.
Before purchasing a toy or other in-kind gift, please carefully review our Toy and Gift Safety Guidelines.
What we need
Gift Cards
Gift cards enable patients and families who are staying at the hospital to obtain the items they most need. Some gift cards ideas include, but are not limited to Target, Meijer, Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, CVS, Toys ‘R Us, Borders, Aramark, Visa, American Express, or Mastercard gift cards
Gift cards to restaurants that deliver to the hospital are also welcome. Some restaurants that deliver to the hospital include Domino’s Pizza, Mexican Grill, Jimmy John’s Sandwiches, and NYPD Pizza.
Phone cards are also appreciated, as they provide a way for patients and families to stay in touch with relatives and friends back at home.
Due to high gas prices, the need for gas cards for Mott patients and families has risen over 700% in the last four years. Gas card donations assist patients and families who are financially strained in keeping their children’s appointments at Mott.
Registries
Mott is also registered at Target, Toys ‘R Us, and Wal-Mart. Items most needed and requested are in the registries.
TARGET
Please visit the Gift Registry Kiosk in store or www.target.com to view our registry for Target. On the website, click on “Gift Registries,” then “Baby Registry” and “Mother.” Last Name: Hospital, First Name: Mott
TOYS ‘R US
Please visit the Information Desk in store or www.toysrus.com to view our registry for Toys ‘R Us. On the website, click “Baby Registry.” Last Name: Hospital, First name: Mott
WAL-MART
Please visit the Gift Registry Kiosk in store or www.walmart.com to view our registry for Wal-Mart. On the website, click “Wish List.” Last Name: Hospital, First Name: Mott
Please visit our registries at Target and Toys ‘R Us to see bouncer seats, crib mobiles, and bobbies, all of which are popular requests at the hospital. All registries are updated frequently as the needs and requests of patients, families, and staff change.
More Ideas
- *Colorful twin-sized fleece and quilted blankets and 40 x 40 inch edged cotton or flannel blankets
- *Board and pop-up books for babies, chapter books for older kids
- Baby Einstein crib mobiles
- Boppies (ring-shaped breast feeding pillows)
- Ocean Wonders bouncer seats, cradle swing, and take-along swing (all by Fisher-Price)
- *CD’s (children’s & relaxation sounds) and personal CD players with headphones
- *DVDs (child appropriate, G, PG, and PG-13 ratings)
- *Videogames for Gamecube, Playstation, Gameboy Advance, Nintendo DS and Playstation 2
- Handheld video sytems (Nintendo DS, Gameboy) and video games for them
- *Scrapbooking supplies (paper, stickers, edged scissors, scrapbooks)
- *Journals
- Photo Paper
- *U-M t-shirts and sweatshirts (various sizes)
- Thomas the Train toys (with metal bodies)
- Hot Wheels cars
- Action Heroes (Spiderman, Batman) Action Figures
- Beanie Babies
- Webkins
- Dora the Explorer Dolls and toys
- Small bottles of bubbles (used for parties and celebrations)
- Scented foot massage lotion (peppermint, lavender, etc.)
- *Color Cube 500 by HoMedics from www.crazysaver.com or www.cssdeals.com
- *Magnetic Sand Sea Life Table by Anatex (1)
- *Deluxe Mini Play Cube by Anatex (1)
- *Fiber Optic Curtains from www.specialneedstoys.com (2)
- *Budget Bubble Column from www.specialneedstoys.com (1)
- *Happy Navigator Bike and Jumbo Navigator Bike from Kettler: www.ambucs.com for physical therapy patients (2 of each bike) - when ordering this item, please disable the Auto-Freewheel function
- please include the following adaptations for our patients:
-footplate for pedal blocks
-pedal blocks
-foot cups with straps and hardware
-wrist straps (medium)
- please include the following adaptations for our patients:
Although all items listed above are needed, starred items * are most needed at this time.
The Vecta Deluxe Distraction Station (approximately $5,000) is also an item the hospital finds helpful in calming patients before routine check-ups and surgery. Please visit www.tfhusa.com for more information on this item.
Monetary Gifts
Monetary gifts give us the ability to provide activities and programs for families throughout the year. These programs directly impact the lives of the patients and families at Mott.
Checks (made payable to UMHS Child and Family Life) should be mailed to the following address:
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Office of Community Relations
1500 E. Medical Center Dr.–F2519
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5253
Other donations (like books, toys, etc.) can also be mailed to the above address. You can also contact us at the number below to arrange for a time to drop off donations.
Thank you for making the the lives of Mott patients and families a little easier!
If you have questions, inquiries about service project ideas, or want to schedule a time to drop off your donation, please contact Mott Community Relations by email at mottcommunityrelations@umich.edu or by calling 734-764-6874.
Thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of Mott patients and families!