03/06/2026
💜 The Impact of your CMN Donations: The Power of Medical Play 💜
March is Child Life Month, and today we are celebrating the incredible impact of medical play at Renown Children's Hospital
When a 6-year-old patient needed a nasogastric tube and a peripheral IV, one of the Renown Health, Certified Child Life Specialists created a stuffed animal with the same medical materials to help him learn and prepare in a way that felt safe and empowering.
He explored the tubes, practiced the procedures, and gained confidence before and during treatment. Afterward, he even took the doll home and continued to “play doctor” for days.
Medical play turns fear into understanding. It gives kids control in moments that can feel overwhelming. And thanks to Children's Miracle Network donors, this kind of preparation and support happens every single day.
To our Child Life team, thank you for helping our patients feel brave, prepared, and supported. We are so grateful for you this Child Life Month and always. 💜