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Explore Family Philanthropy

Kids want to make a difference. At Children’s Hospital Boston we have resources for children and their parents to learn more about how to give back and help us find cures for our young patients.

Generation Cures »

What if we could teach our children the power of giving through an interactive, free website? What if an online game could help them discover what it’s like for researchers to look for cures? What if we could teach our kids that they really can make a difference and help other kids? Join Generation Cures and find out how.


You Can Too! »

Thinking about raising money for something or someone you love? Evan, Sabrina, Eddie and Charlene came up with some great ideas and got a lot of people to help them fundraise. You can too!


Color Me Giving »

Get out your crayons, colored pencils or magic markers. These fantastic pictures need you—the artist!


Good Books »

Read about a talking tree, a boy who makes soup out of a stone, a prince who flies to other planets, and other fun stories. The books on our list will give you great ideas for making the world a better place.


For Parents »

Want to teach your kids about philanthropy? Give them hands-on experience contributing to their family and community? Help them grow new skills of self-reliance and responsibility? Here’s more about our new 26 Steps program and a list of recommended books about family philanthropy.

Mark the Moment

Honor it and give thanks with a gift to Children's.
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Frogs to Philanthropy

Sean Foley’s birthday party
had a “bouncy house”—and unusual gifts.
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26 Steps of Courage

Though small, only 35 pounds an 28 inches tall, Katie Lynch’s mighty courage to “run” the Boston Marathon raised $20,000 and inspired far more.
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