What do we solve?
In children's hospitals, 76.7% of patients are newborns under 1 year old, and around 20% are adolescents. However, despite the number of older children staying in hospitals, they receive the least support from donors. This is the main gap that Strides for Strength Mission addresses. Our Glow for Strength campaign was designed with teenagers specifically in mind by creating something that is not only practical but also highly sought after by teenagers. However, we do not believe that any age group deserves less support than another, so we also have our Capes for Strength campaign, which is targeted towards younger children. While hospitalized, patients can experience feelings of lost control, anxiety, and loneliness. To address these emotions, we have carefully designed campaigns that aim to alleviate them.
What do we do?
Strides for Strength Mission addresses the gaps that are addressed above. For example, we help provide some normalcy by creating skincare routines. Our Glow for Strength campaign allows for self-care, which helps improve mental health and, in turn, promotes healing. We provide empowerment through boosting confidence through our Glow for Strength campaign, encouragement through our Capes for Strength campaign, and additional support by providing stress relief items such as fidget toys, sound machines, and more. Additionally, we establish partnerships with brands to better support the needs of patients at a larger scale.
Why are we different?
Strides for Strengths Mission supports all pediatric patients, regardless of their illness or disability. We recognize that hospitalization and chronic illness are challenging experiences, and our goal is to alleviate feelings of helplessness while empowering patients in enjoyable, practical, and age-appropriate ways. To ensure no patient is overlooked, we run various campaigns targeting different age groups and collaborate with Child Life Specialists to provide additional resources as needed. We value all requests and feedback and incorporate them into our campaigns.