Warmest holiday wishes from the Rhode Island Hospital Foundation! Thank you for your generosity and partnership in supporting our mission to provide exceptional care to our community. May your season be filled with joy, health, and peace.

Hasbro Children’s Heroes Ball
is Just Three Months Away!

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, join Heroes Ball chair Denise Chakoian for a magical evening inspired by the enchantment of children’s stories, where fairy tales come to life and stories unfold. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of whimsy and wonder, all in support of Hasbro Children’s mission to deliver exceptional care to children and families in our region.

Iced Coffee Day & the New Dunkin’ Family Room

On June 20, Dunkin’ held its annual Iced Coffee Day at participating stores in the region raising an incredible $127,000! Money raised goes to crucial programs at Hasbro Children’s that provide a state-of-the-art healing environment for pediatric patients. The 2024 Iced Coffee Day was extra special with the opening of the newly renovated Dunkin’ Family Room on the sixth floor of Hasbro Children’s.

Balise Subaru Share the Love

If you are shopping for a new vehicle, stop by Balise Subaru for their Share the Love Event and support a great cause. When you purchase or lease a new Subaru, choose Hasbro Children’s from the charity options to donate $250. Balise Subaru will generously donate an additional $75 to Hasbro Children's for each sold or leased vehicle during the event. This promotion runs through January 2.

Green Line Apothecary Candy Monster

Pick up Green Line Apothecary’s newest ice cream flavor, Candy Monster. The concept for the flavor was created by our 2024 Champion Child, London!

For each pint sold, $1 goes to Hasbro Children's. Find it at Dave's Fresh Marketplace, Roch’s Fresh Foods, Belmont Market, and a growing list of retailers across Rhode Island. Don’t miss out on this sweet collaboration!

Thanks + Giving Turkey Throwdown

This year marked the 17th Annual Thanks + Giving Turkey Throwdown organized by Denise Chakoian and our friends at CORE Cycle.Fitness.Lagree. With over 150 participants, this year’s fitness-filled Thanksgiving morning raised over $45,000 for pediatric cancer at Hasbro Children’s and featured a 45-minute bootcamp and 4-mile run/walk.

Interested in hosting a third-party event to benefit Hasbro Children’s?

Create a Lasting Legacy in Minutes

Including Hasbro Children’s in your estate plans is a simple and impactful way to make a difference. By naming us as a beneficiary of your retirement account, donor-advised fund, bank account, or life insurance policy, you can support our mission with ease—no need to amend your will or trust.

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What Every Parent Should Know
about Car Seats and Winter Coats

By Mark R. Zonfrillo, MD, MSCE

It is well known that car seats save lives. But when they are not used correctly, even the priciest or best-rated car seats will not protect a child the way they are meant to.

Many parents of young children are aware of the “pinch test.” After placing your child in the car seat and tightening the harness, you should not be able to pinch any of the webbing material at the collarbone level. However, during the winter when children are often layered with outerwear to keep warm, wearing a bulky jacket while in a car seat can actually be dangerous.