History

The KidzBinz Program was first developed by the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation in partnership with Children’s Dallas and Cook Children’s in Fort Worth.

We are excited and honored to continue the legacy of TeamConnor by continuing this program at the TeamIzzy Foundation.

About

Each Kidz Binz Activity Box is filled with activities like books, toys, art, music supplies, and interactive games to help pass the time during treatment. We aim to help the pediatric patients in the Stem Cell Unit following their transplant and/or in-patient for chemotherapy, radiation, and MIBG therapy within the oncology department.

As children with cancer going through stem cell transplants might stay in isolation for up to 90 days to build up their immune systems, giving them plenty of toys and games to look forward to during their time of isolation is an incredible way to lift their spirits. Spread the joy by browsing our Amazon Kidz Binz Wish List and donate to those who need laughter the most!

The KidzBinz Activity Box Program is a must-have for the oncology child life staff. Here’s what to expect when you make a donation:

  • The KidzBinz Activity Boxes feature paints, canvases, jewelry-making materials, books, scrapbooks, and age-appropriate musical instruments and/or games.

  • The child life staff makes sure we know about the age and gender of the patient so that each KidzBinz Activity Box is uniquely tailored for the child.

  • The average cost of each KidzBinz activity bin is around $250.

  • We deliver 4-6 KidzBinz to each hospital, quarterly

Thanks to the incredible owners of Learning Express Toys of Frisco, who have helped TeamConnor and now, TeamIzzy, ensure that any specific wish list requests from the child life departments were fulfilled for any orders we make.  They also work diligently to provide additional donations for the bins as well as matching toys, books, games, crafts, puzzles, etc. from their vendors. Partnerships like this make a huge impact!