As spring blooms in Phoenix, Arizona, the Armer Foundation for Kids is excited to launch our Creative Expressions Campaign for the entire month of May under our Armer Cares program. This heartfelt initiative invites our community to come together to support children battling extreme medical conditions by providing creative supplies and comfort items that bring joy, hope, and a sense of normalcy during challenging hospital stays.
At the Armer Foundation for Kids, we believe in the power of creativity to heal, inspire, and uplift. Through this campaign, we’re calling on you—our incredible supporters, donors, and advocates—to help us make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients at Banner and Phoenix Children’s hospitals. Let’s make May a month of imagination, resilience, and love for our Armer Kids!
What is the Creative Expressions Campaign?
The Creative Expressions Campaign is a month-long drive to collect art supplies, sensory toys, and comfort items for children facing life-threatening illnesses. These items are carefully chosen to spark creativity, provide emotional support, and offer moments of escape for kids enduring long hospital stays or complex treatments. From coloring books to journals, every donation helps a child express themselves and find solace in the midst of medical challenges.
This campaign is part of our Armer Cares program, which focuses on delivering essential items directly to pediatric patients and their families at local hospitals. By equipping kids with tools for self-expression, we aim to empower them to process their experiences, reduce stress, and rediscover the joy of being a kid.
Why Creativity Matters for Kids in Hospitals
Hospital stays can be isolating and overwhelming for children. Medical procedures, unfamiliar environments, and the emotional weight of illness can take a toll on young hearts and minds. Creative activities like drawing, crafting, or writing offer a powerful outlet for kids to:
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Express Emotions: Art and journaling provide a safe space to process feelings that may be hard to verbalize.
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Regain Control: Choosing colors, creating stories, or designing crafts gives kids a sense of agency in an environment where they often feel powerless.
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Find Comfort: Sensory toys and calming activities help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.
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Stay Connected: Creative projects can be shared with family or friends, fostering bonds despite physical distance.
By donating to the Creative Expressions Campaign, you’re not just giving supplies—you’re giving kids a way to cope, dream, and smile through their toughest days.
How You Can Get Involved
We’re making it easy for you to join us in this mission of hope. Here are the ways you can contribute to the Creative Expressions Campaign this May:
1. Donate Creative Supplies
We’re collecting a variety of items to fuel imagination and provide comfort. Some examples include:
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Art Supplies: Crayons, washable markers, colored pencils, sketch pads, coloring books, and watercolor sets.
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Craft Kits: Bead sets, sticker books, DIY ornament kits, or other mess-free projects suitable for hospital settings.
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Sensory Toys: Fidget spinners, stress balls, textured toys, or light-up items for sensory stimulation.
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Comfort Items: Journals, gel pens, small stuffed animals, or calming activity books (e.g., maze or puzzle books).
Please ensure all items are new, non-toxic, and appropriate for hospital use (no sharp objects or items with small parts for young children).
2. Drop Off or Ship Donations
You can send your donations directly to our office in Phoenix. Please include a note with “Armer Cares – Creative Expressions” to ensure your gift is directed to this campaign.
Mailing Address:
Armer Foundation for Kids
11022 S 51st St, Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Armer Foundation for Kids
11022 S 51st St, Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Drop-Off Instructions: Contact us at [email protected] to arrange a drop-off time.
3. Shop Our Amazon Wishlist
For convenience, we’ve curated an Amazon Wishlist with specific items needed for the campaign. Simply visit Amazon Gift List to browse and purchase items that will be shipped directly to us. This is a great option for those who want to contribute from afar!
4. Make a Monetary Donation
If you’d prefer to support the campaign financially, your gift allows us to purchase high-demand items or cover shipping costs for donations. Visit armerfoundation.org/donate to make a secure online contribution. Be sure to select “Armer Cares – Creative Expressions” when donating.
5. Spread the Word
You don’t need to donate supplies to make an impact! Share our campaign on social media, tell your friends and family, or host a mini-drive at your workplace, school, or community group. Use the hashtags #ArmerCares and #CreativeExpressions to join the conversation online and inspire others to get involved.
About the Armer Foundation for Kids
Founded in 2019, the Armer Foundation for Kids is a Phoenix-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting families with children facing life-threatening illnesses. Inspired by the memory of Alizah, a vibrant young girl who battled leukemia, our mission is to ease the financial and emotional burdens of medical crises. To date, we’ve raised nearly $1 million to provide direct assistance, including medical bill payments, travel support, and essential items for families in need.
Through our Armer Cares program, we partner with Banner and Phoenix Children’s hospitals to deliver comfort items like toys, blankets, and creative supplies to pediatric patients. These small gestures make a big difference, reminding kids and their families that they are not alone in their fight.
Why Your Support Matters
Every crayon, every journal, every sensory toy donated through the Creative Expressions Campaign has the power to transform a child’s hospital experience. Your generosity helps us:
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Provide moments of joy for kids facing unimaginable challenges.
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Support parents by giving their children engaging activities during long hospital days.
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Strengthen our community’s commitment to ensuring #NoOneFightsAlone.
Together, we can fill May with color, creativity, and compassion. Let’s show our Armer Kids that they are loved, valued, and surrounded by a community that cares.
Join Us This May!
The Creative Expressions Campaign runs from May 1 to May 31, 2025. Whether you donate a single coloring book or rally your neighborhood to contribute, every act of kindness counts. Let’s make this May a month to remember for the children and families we serve.
For more information, to schedule a donation drop-off, or to ask questions, contact us at [email protected] or visit armerfoundation.org. Follow us on social media for campaign updates, stories from our Armer Kids, and ways to stay involved.
Thank you for being part of our mission to bring hope and healing to children in need. Let’s get creative and make a difference together!
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