The Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites, along with Liberty Mutual Insurance, have announced a children’s book drive to support the Child Life Program at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health North. In helping reach children with the gift of books, the Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites and Liberty Mutual have set a goal of 300 new books donated.
The Child Life Program at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health North Hospital, led by the Child Life Specialists, seeks to minimize the stress and anxiety children often experience in the hospital setting. Child Life Specialists serve all pediatric patients and work with caregivers to identify patients who could especially use their services. Child Life Specialists serve many departments within the hospital including inpatient pediatrics, pediatric intensive care unit, hematology and oncology, emergency department and more.
The Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites Indianapolis Carmel, in partnership with Liberty Mutual, are collecting books now through Friday, Dec. 13. Stop by the lobbies of either hotel or in the main entrance of the Liberty Mutual Office on Meridian Street to drop off donations. Boxes designated for drop-offs are in each location, clearly marked for donors.
IU Health has requested that donated hard page books be purchased new for the hospital units. Taking into consideration the various needs of patients and their families, the hospital has stated that newly purchased, hard page books are best to ensure the safety of the children receiving the donated books. Used book donations will also be accepted and earmarked for donation to a local school in partnership with the hotels and Liberty Mutual.