One way donations are used at the @gachildrens is to support their Child Life Program. Their Child Life Specialists are trained professionals who are educated in child development and skilled at working with children and families to assist with the challenges of a medical situation or hospitalization.⁠ ⁠ Children’s Hospital of Georgia’s Child Life team also hosts six summer camps, which gives children and adolescents the opportunity to participate in traditional camp-like activities. Because their camps are operated and staffed by pediatric specialists and caregivers from Children’s Hospital of Georgia, along with Child Life teams and trusted volunteers, parents may rest assured their children are carefully watched and compassionately cared for during the entire camp experience.⁠ ⁠ Two very important members of their Child Life team are their Facility Dogs Casey and Nugget! Trained to work as part of the healthcare team, these canine companions help normalize hospitalizations by providing emotional support, play, and comfort during stressful situations.⁠ ⁠ It is only because of donations to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals that their patients have access to the important services their Child Life team provides!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #kidscantwait #changekidshealth #childrenshospitals #healthcare #nonprofit #fundraiser #philanthropy #charity #fundraising