Our Impact
We send free crayons to over 240 children’s hospitals across the United States.
(SEE IMPACT REPORT)
“When I heard you all were giving the crayons to the hospitals I was so happy and in joy because they can draw and even make a rainbow. Thank you so much for doing that. I know that they are drawing and thank you for the crayons.”
Sofia
Student, Boyle Road School
“Thank you for teaching us about the kids and the hospitals and helping them. Not only does your Crayon Initiative Project help the kids in the hospital, but it also helps with the environment. Thank you for your help!”
Angelina
Student, Boyle Road School
“Thank you for helping people that are sick and saving our planet. :-D”
Elias
Student, Boyle Road School
“It is so amazing that you do this for kids in hospitals. You are so inspiring and i learned to donate crayons to you.”
Elenora
Student, Boyle Road School
“Thank you for helping kids in hospitals
....you help the world!!!!”
Daniel
Student, Boyle Road School
“Our daughter was in many hospitals for many years battling cancer. We were so happy when treasures such as yours were shared with her as it offered a bright light in the days filled with doctors and meds. Thank you from a parent that knows what a blessing fresh crayons can be!”
Rachelle Cashion
“My school collects crayons for your initiative. Last year my son was hospitalized and they also gave us a pack of your crayons! Loved seeing it come full-circle!”
Brandy Shelton
Elementary Teacher
“We are so fortunate to share your crayons in our outpatient clinic. Patients and siblings love being able to color throughout their visit!”
Michelle Jones, Child Life Specialist
Shriners Hospitals for Children, Minneapolis, MN
“My niece had heart surgery at age 4 and the hospital had some of your crayons. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR LABOR OF LOVE!"
Keisha Moore
4th Grade Teacher
“My grandson ended up at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center for an emergency. The crayons were a big help in keeping him calm and occupied while waiting for too many hours without being able to eat."
Tina Kirkpatrick
“My 3-yr-old son received a pack of these crayons after his open-heart surgery. I love this company, both as a mother and from an environmental standpoint. Thank you The Crayon initiative!”
Ciara Ashley Ramirez-Tz
“Finally, a crayon that doesn't break when you use it! We are deeply grateful for your help in giving the children treated here more reasons to smile.”
Wendy V. Lane
Child Life Dept, Golisano Children's Hospital
“We appreciate these crayons because they have a big grip which is easier for the child to grasp or have hand-over-hand assistance.”
Janet Gomez
St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, Bayside, NY
“The quality and size of the crayons make for some adventurous coloring!!! Thank you!”
Vicki Neis
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota - St. Paul
“Thank you for your thoughtful donation. The crayons you provided allow our patients to express themselves and fill their world with color.”
Cindy Rodriguez
Director, Child Life & Creative Arts Therapy, Cohen Children's Medical Center
“I can’t thank you enough for your generosity. You will definitely bring many smiles to many sweet faces.”
Jennifer Ibarra
Program Manager, Child Life, University Health System Children's Health
“Having a sister who was constantly in the children's hospital between birth and 18 for cerebral palsy, it was always nice to see those kids actually smile. You're achieving a lot of greatness one crayon at a time.”
Caitlyn Marie Esposti
“We really appreciate you helping us make the hospital more fun!"
The Child Life Department
Children's Hospital of Georgia
"I was grateful to donate our toolbox full of crayons for such a worthy cause, as I am cleaning out my (now grown) children's art supplies. You gave me a blessing by doing such a wonderful thing."
Sharon Pogasic
Steelton, PA
“The size and shape of the crayons are perfect! They work especially well for my toddler patients and patients with special needs. These patients can have limitations with their fine motor skills and benefit so much from their easy grip design.”
Karleen Wray, MS, CCLS, Certified Child Life Specialist I
UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
“Our parents love the crayons, too! Having their child engaged... gives them time to speak to the doctors and update family members.”
Child Life Specialist Julia Kellogg
Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital
“Our patients in the ER absolutely love the crayons! When they arrive in a new and scary environment, it is so comforting for them to color in a familiar character. They have something positive to focus on, rather than their pain and anxiety.”
Child Life Specialist Marianne Porzelt
Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital
“Thanks for all the effort, coordination and creativity. Keep making the world more colorful and playful”
Child Life Manager Kristen McGee King
Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children's Hospital of Savannah
“The crayons you sent us will help ease families as they anticipate various procedures. Coloring offers an outlet for kids to express themselves and the children are always excited when they are told they can keep them.”
Tiffany
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
“This donation helps us in providing different activities for our littlest patients and encouraging them to escape in their special masterpieces.”
Erica
University Medical Center, Las Vegas
“Thank you for doing something that allows kids to recognize how their actions can affect our environment.”
Joanne
Third Grade Teacher, St. Mary School, Walnut Creek
“As an art therapist, it is wonderful to... value the healing power that comes through creation and recognize its benefit towards wellness and recovery.”
Michele
Nassau University Med Center in New York
“We truly appreciate this donation and appreciate that they are recycled. The triangular shape is especially helpful for our younger patients and those facing fine motor challenges.”
Ellen
Hackensack University Medical Center, New Jersey
“These are amazing — as you can imagine — 8 packs, without wrappers/paper, and the shape is so perfect.”
Ashley
Penn State Children's Hospital