Valentines for Seniors, Children Send Valentine Cards to Patients at Children’s of Alabama

CONTRIBUTED BY CHILDRENS OF ALABAMA

BIRMINGHAM —

Children’s of Alabama is asking for your help to show some love to its patients on Valentine’s Day.

Through Feb. 14, you can send free greeting cards to patients in the hospital. Visit give.childrensal.org/ valentinesday and select one of three Valentine’s Day card designs. Hospital staff will print the cards and distribute them to patients

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FROM A12 has been incredible out here,” Kline said.

“Everything from staffing to just the general care, it’s just been amazing.

[I'm] speechless, really.” on Valentine’s Day.

Kline said the staff grew more excited as the opening grew closer.

“It’s just a sense of community involvement," Kline said of the city’s support. "… We want to be a part of the community.” Kline said of the city’s support.

“Hospitalized children can’t attend school parties or exchange Valentines,” said Children’s of Alabama Community Development Manager Mindy Wald.

“A simple gesture like a Valentine’s Day card can really lift their spirits.”

The card drive is sponsored by Spire, a proud supporter of Children’s since 2017. Spire will also match donations made by donors during this card drive up to $5,000.

“I’ve seen firsthand how the medical play program brings smiles to the patients and families at Children’s and helps brighten up their day,” said Joe Hampton, president of Spire Alabama, Mississippi and Gulf Coast. “That’s why Spire is excited to once again support this special Valentine’s Day campaign.”

Children’s cannot accept any in-person gift donations, handmade cards, food/candy, stuffed animals, toys depicting violence, religious items, crocheted/knit items and gently used homemade items due to infection control protocols.

For more information about donating to Children’s of Alabama patients, visit childrensal. org/foundation.

ABOUT CHILDREN'S OF ALABAMA

Since 1911, Children’s of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children, offering inpatient, outpatient and primary care throughout Central

Alabama. Ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s serves patients from every county in Alabama and nearly every state. Children’s is a private, not-for-profit medical center that serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research and residency programs. The medical staff consists of UAB faculty and Children’s full-time physicians, as well as private practicing community physicians.

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