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September was packed with first days of school, Onco's Got Talent at St. Christopher's, a Union win from a private suite, the Eagles Day of Service, Junk Food Runs and Bingo nights, plus our 20th anniversary video!

October 8th, 2026 • DAF Day Do You Have a Donor-Advised Fund? DAF Day is coming on October 8th. You can turn your charitable fund into immediate moments of pure joy, comfort, and relief for brave children facing serious health challenges. Your Giving in Action The Power of a Single Smile Little Smiles works directly with nurses, social workers, and caregivers to deliver personalized requests—from bedside entertainment and cozy essentials to unforgettable celebrations—putting

Get ready to roll the dice and rev your engines! If you’ve been looking for the ultimate way to give back to the Philadelphia community while having the absolute time of your life, you’ve found it. At Little Smiles, we don’t just host fundraisers: we throw massive celebrations of joy, resilience, and pure, unadulterated fun. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 7, 2026, because we’re taking over the world-renowned Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum for our annual Mont

Welcome to our September 2026 newsletter! We are heading into a brand-new season with so much gratitude—and so much momentum—after an August filled with back-to-school smiles, Junk Food Runs, Family Game Nights, ballpark fun, and the kind of community generosity that keeps joy moving fast. We even sent 3 boys to Eagles Training Camp, and we cannot wait to share more about those special experiences later in the newsletter as summer smiles turn into fall plans, including our si

Welcome to our August 2026 newsletter! July was an absolute whirlwind of sunshine, community generosity, and extraordinary smiles. And we’re keeping that momentum rolling right into our upcoming August 18th Fightin' Phils game and powder blue shirt sale. We celebrated Christmas in July at Shriners and delivered joy across our hospital and community partners. Our Little Smiles family went above and beyond for local kids who need it most. We are so grateful for our community

At Little Smiles, we see it every single day. A nurse walks into a room with a fresh, hot pizza. A volunteer pulls a shiny prize from Five Below out of their bag during a quiet moment. A child, who hasn't left their hospital bed in days, suddenly sits up, eyes wide, with a grin that could light up all of Philadelphia. But have you ever wondered why those moments feel so different? Why does a random slice of pepperoni pizza or a simple toy from a junk food run carry more emoti

Welcome to our July 2026 newsletter! Can you believe it’s already mid-summer? June was absolutely packed with sunshine, laughter, and, most importantly, smiles! From the roar of the crowd at Citizens Bank Park to the quiet, competitive intensity of a high-stakes Bingo game at one of the region's Ronald McDonald Houses, we’ve been busy making magic happen for local kids who need it most. We are so incredibly grateful for our community of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. You a

Get ready to roll the dice and rev your engines! If you’ve been looking for the ultimate way to give back to the Philadelphia community while having the absolute time of your life, you’ve found it. At Little Smiles, we don’t just host fundraisers: we throw massive celebrations of joy, resilience, and pure, unadulterated fun. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 7, 2026, because we’re taking over the world-renowned Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum for our annual Mont

After a long day at the hospital, families return to Ronald McDonald House looking for something every family needs—space to breathe, a little laughter, and a chance to feel normal again. That’s where Bingo Night comes in! At Little Smiles, our Family Bingo Nights take place in the dining areas of Ronald McDonald Houses in Philadelphia on Chestnut Street, Camden, New Jersey, and Wilmington, Delaware. The setting matters. These aren’t hospital hallways or clinical spaces. Thes

Picture this: It’s 12:00 PM on a Tuesday. Inside the halls of a busy pediatric hospital, the air usually smells like antiseptic and floor wax. But then, the elevator doors slide open, and suddenly: everything changes. The unmistakable, mouth-watering aroma of fresh, hot pizzas begins to drift down the corridor. Behind it comes a literal mountain of Oreos, Doritos, gummy bears, and those iconic little bags of Goldfish. This isn't just a delivery; it’s a Junk Food Run: one of o