The Pinwheel Project is a non-profit children’s charity providing free programs and services to kids and their families during an inpatient or outpatient hospital visit. We feel that it is essential to be there supporting both kids and their loved ones while they cope with the stresses of medical treatment. All of our programs are made available at no cost to hospitals or patients. Since it’s inception in January of 2003, The Pinwheel Project has worked toward bringing some much-needed normalcy to families whose lives have been suddenly disrupted by injury or illness. One way we achieve this is through the Pinwheel Carts Program. Our volunteers travel throughout a children’s hospital with fully stocked and decorated carts bringing activities and fun directly to every child’s room. By offering a fun activity, a relaxing manicure or special toy, we attempt to make the time away just a little easier. Special Programs such as "Jessica's Closet" allow nurses to bring toys and smiles to kids even when we can't be there. "Tell Me A Story" encourages our patients to read and relax while developing a love of books.