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Chapters

Our chapters bring our mission to life across the country.

Our college chapters are compassionate communities of student volunteers who believe in the healing power of joy, imagination, and connection. Through visits, workshops, and special events, they help ensure that every child we serve feels seen, celebrated, and supported.

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Est. 2021

Waco, Texas

Baylor University

In Waco, Texas, Baylor’s chapter blends southern hospitality with spirited creativity, offering consistent emotional support to children throughout central Texas.

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Est. 2026

Indianapolis, Indiana

Butler University

Serving central Indiana, the Butler chapter expands play-based healing across the region. As a new chapter, Butler is  focused on consistent, compassionate, and creativity-driven support.

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Est. 2026

Conway, South Carolina

Coastal Carolina University

Serving Conway, the Coastal Carolina University chapter is proud to be re-establishing in 2026, bringing  joy, creativity, and meaningful connection through play-based, compassionate programming.

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Est. 2026

Manhattan, NY

Columbia University

Serving New York City, the Columbia chapter is establishing in 2026, bringing together student volunteers to deliver joy, creativity, and meaningful connection to children across the community.

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Est. 2026

Chicago, Illinois

Depaul University

Serving Chicago, the DePaul chapter is establishing in 2026, empowering student volunteers to create moments of joy and connection for children through compassionate, play-based programming.

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Est. 2026

Durham, North Carolina

Duke University

Serving the Durham community, the Duke chapter is establishing in 2026, building a team of student volunteers dedicated to bringing creativity, joy, and support to children and families within the RTP area.

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Est. 2019

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University

Serving eastern North Carolina, the ECU chapter partners with community hospitals and rural health centers to ensure no child is too far to feel the power of play.

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Est. 2017

Bronx, New York

Fordham University

Located in the Bronx, Fordham’s chapter brings programs to kids in all five boroughs, offering joy in one of the nation's most complex pediatric care systems.

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Est. 2026

Greenville, South Carolina

Furman University

Serving Greenville and the Upstate South Carolina, the Furman chapter is establishing in 2026, uniting student volunteers to bring joy, creativity, and  connection to children in the community.

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Est. 2018

Spokane, Washington

Gonzaga University

In Spokane, Washington, Gonzaga’s chapter weaves community spirit with creativity, reaching children across the Inland Northwest with meaningful, personalized experiences.

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Est. 2018

Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University

Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, JMU’s chapter supports children in smaller communities across western Virginia all the way to Washington, DC with hands-on healing and heartfelt connection.

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Est. 2021

Chicago, Illinois

Loyola University of Chicago

Based in Chicago, this chapter reaches across neighborhoods and hospital systems to deliver uplifting, trauma-informed play to children in one of America’s largest cities.

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Est. 2021

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marquette University

From Milwaukee, Marquette’s chapter integrates leadership, reflection, and resilience, building trust with families across Wisconsin through joyful, student-led programming.

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Est. 2026

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University

Serving the greater Middle Tennessee region, the MTSU chapter is establishing in 2026—bringing big imagination, bright energy, and a heart for connection to every child they meet.

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Est. 2017

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio State University

Based in Columbus, Ohio, OSU’s chapter provides vital social-emotional support to pediatric patients through both hospital visits and community-based care.

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Est. 2021

Mahwah, New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Serving New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvaniam Ramapo’s chapter is a close-knit team delivering thoughtful, play-based programming to children in suburban and urban care environments.

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Est. 2020

De Pere, Wisconsin

St. Norbert College

In De Pere, Wisconsin, this chapter uses creativity and connection to serve children in Green Bay and surrounding areas, prioritizing joy in every interaction.

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Est. 2017

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University

Located in North Philadelphia, Temple’s chapter partners closely with local hospitals and schools to uplift children through movement, music, and magic.

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Est. 2025 

Los Angeles, California

University of California Los Angeles

From the heart of Los Angelos, UCLA’s chapter brings magic to children navigating illness across Southern California’s diverse and dynamic communities.

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Est. 2018

Cincinnati, Ohio

University of Cincinnati

Serving Greater Cincinnati and beyond, this chapter collaborates with pediatric institutions and nonprofit partners to bring storytelling, connection, and celebration to children across Ohio.

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Est. 2020

Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa

With strong ties to one of the top children’s hospitals in the country and dozens of nonprofit partners, the Iowa chapter brings immersive visits and healing play to children across the state.

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Est. 2018

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

In Chapel Hill, this chapter delivers inclusive, trauma-informed care to children across central North Carolina through arts and joyful moments.

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Est. 2022

Charlotte, North Carolina

University of North Carolina–CLT

In one of the fastest-growing cities in the South, the UNC Charlotte chapter builds lasting relationships with hospitals and families, ensuring every visit is rooted in empathy and authentic connection.

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Est. 2018

Portland, Oregon

University of Portland

From Portland, Oregon, this chapter shares joy with children navigating illness across the Pacific Northwest through creative visits and meaningful mentorship.

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Est. 2026

Columbia, South Carolina

University of South Carolina

Serving Columbia and the Midlands of SC, the University of South Carolina chapter is establishing in 2026, bringing heart, imagination, and joyful connection to children across the community.

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Est. 2024

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia

In Charlottesville, UVA’s chapter fosters emotional well-being for pediatric patients across central Virginia through character visits, play, and purposeful interaction.

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Est. 2017

Madison, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin–Madison

From Madison, this chapter combines Midwestern warmth with intentional care, reaching children across southern Wisconsin with visits that prioritize friendship, imagination, and resilience.

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Est. 2026

Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University

Serving the greater Philadelphia area, the Villanova chapter is establishing in 2026, turning imagination into impact and creating bright, joy-filled moments for children across the community.

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Est. 2020

West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University

Based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, this chapter uplifts children across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and New York through creativity, consistency, and care.

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Est. 2017

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University

From Morgantown, WVU’s chapter creates joy for children and families across Appalachia, increasing access to psychosocial resources.

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Est. 2025

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes University

Serving Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas, this chapter brings heart-centered support to children in northeastern Pennsylvania through deeply personal visits.

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Est. 2022

Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

In Worcester, Massachusetts, WPI’s chapter brings creativity and hands-on joy to kids throughout New England.

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