After a sudden diagnosis and major surgery, a young Pokémon fan required a mechanical pump to keep his heart beating. To help him cope, his care team 3D-printed a miniature “PokeMate 3” version of the heart device he now relies on and attached it to his favorite Pikachu.

There is only one more day to grab this @humble bundle that supports Child's Play. Featuring: - Control Ultimate Edition - TOEM: A Photo Adventure - Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew - and more! bit.ly/4uMxkww

Check out the #IGNLive 2026 bundle featuring games like Control Ultimate Edition, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, TOEM: A Photo Adventure and more! Supports @childsplaycharity.bsky.social#IGNLive| https://bit.ly/4uMxkww

Let's kick off #IGNLive 2026 a little early with this bundle full of thrilling titles like: - Control Ultimate Edition - OFF - Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew - and more! Supports @childsplaycharity.bsky.social#IGNLive| https://bit.ly/4uMxkww

We're getting ready for #IGNLive If you haven't gotten tickets yet its not too late: www.ign.com/live/index.h...

it's that time of year for @cory.anota.do and friends to run GAME SHOW MARATHON: 24 hours of game show fanatics recreating their fave shows and playing them for a wonderful cause in @childsplaycharity.bsky.social. Tune in June 6 but donate today! www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6cn...

We're so proud of our Game Techs and the impact they make everyday in the lives of hospitalized kids. Total game changers. youtu.be/M_KlyFqD_g0

Congrats to Mary Bridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma, WA. Check out their new state-of-the-art pediatric campus featuring an inpatient tower dedicated to the unique needs of kids. #proudpartner

Who remembers playing this for the first time? Thank you for helping us bring the joy of gaming to the next generation.

Visit gametherapy.org and Play Games, Feel Better™

Powered by generosity. Fueled by play.

Our ‘Lobsta’ pin is delectable. Make sure you swing by and add him to your collection.

Make-A-Strip on main stage! Join Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik create a strip in 90 minutes, answer deep questions, and raise money for Child’s Play. Help us hit our goal, and a special fae will grace the strip. Donate now: tiltify.com/@playgamesfe...

PAX East is here!!! Come and check out our new gear and don’t miss Make-A-Strip today at noon.

Teens in children’s hospitals don't always want to talk about how they feel. Custom 3D emojis designed by a Patient Gaming Technology Specialist are helping them share in a way that feels easier and more fun. Drop an emoji on how you are feeling today in the comments.

Dream job alert - Play Games and help kids as the Recreation Gaming Specialist at @allchildrens career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/job...

Explore a strange fantasy world, uncover the mysteries of the past in Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure! Humble 15th Anniversary Time Capsule Bundle supports @childsplaycharity.bsky.social.

Come celebrate the 15th anniversary of Humble Bundle with collection of games from throughout the years like: - Kill Knight - Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure - Inkbound - and more! Supports @childsplaycharity.bsky.social | https://bit.ly/4s3ba7H

Chloe, a 15‑year‑old patient, turned a tough treatment day into a mini‑concert thanks to the new Child’s Play-funded karaoke machine and disco ball. Thank you for bringing kids like Chloe smiles and moments of joy when they need them most.

The Sellbot Boss Enamel Pin Collection has reached its 500 sales milestone! To the chagrin of the greedy Sellbots, all profits are headed to Child's Play Charity. Haven't had the chance to grab yours yet? We're extending the campaign through February 23! So, head on over to toon.town/makeship now!

Fill your shelves with the hottest Tabletop Board Games on the market with this bundle from @humblebundle.com. Pay what you want for the very best from @garphillgames.bsky.social and help support Child’s Play! www.humblebundle.com/games/garphi...

Meet Mike:) Gaming and Technology Specialist at Children's National. Because of your support, Mike can spread smiles and help kids Play Games, Feel Better™

We heard you liked countdowns, so we're bringing you a new one: Desert Bus for Hope 2026, our 20th voyage, will be launching on October 23rd, 2026. #db2026 More information to follow.

MAGfest has begun! Come see us, make an offering to Danny DeVito, buy a cookie from @cookiebrigade.bsky.social and support gaming for kids in hospitals.

Thank you @msigaming.bsky.social for supporting the power of play and gifting this @bostonchildrens.bsky.social patient the ultimate gaming PC setup. Watch Jayden's story - Healing Through Gaming youtu.be/MUnpDzCcgHQ?...

This year, Santa is delivering Child’s Play-themed GO Karts to hospitals. These lean green machines will provide joy and normalcy to countless kids. Coolest collab ever. @gamersoutreach.org

Gifts are still being matched. Your support funds games, consoles, and adaptive equipment, but our greatest investment is in our Gaming and Technology Specialists. Check out these superstars helping kids play games, feel better. youtu.be/sRI343CP2nM

Now through December 31, the next $10,000 raised will bring twice the smiles, twice the games, and twice the healing power of play for kids in hospitals around the world. Donate now childsplaycharity.org/donatenow

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Color Run raised $33,667.66, creating bright futures for girls while powering play for Child’s Play. That's hustle.

The wheels are still turning! @desertbus.org is making its final big push of the week and they’re aiming to hit an incredible $13 MILLION lifetime raised for Child's Play. Tune in and make it happen. www.twitch.tv/desertbus

@desertbus.org is rolling strong and we're feeling the love. Shoutout to @Fangamer for giving over $73K so far. They're legendary. Join the fun and get your shirt at www.fangamer.com/collections/...

$500k - That’s HALF A MILLION dollars raised for kids through the most gloriously boring game ever made. Let's dance. @desertbus.org

$400,000 Dance Party! Tune in Warhammer fans - Original Warhammer 40,000 Jacket and Duffel give away is on now. Donate to maybe make it yours;) desertbus.org/2025/

Desert Bus 19. Hour 75. Night Watch. Gunner is at the wheel. Beyblade Rip-off at 7 pm pst. Be there or be square. desertbus.org/2025

And we have hit $150k for #DB2025! Thank you all! #ForTheChildren desertbus.org

If you know, you know, and by now you should know. Desert Bus Day 1. LET'S GO!!!!!! Tune in on Twitch and support Child's Play and the longest-running charity stream in the galaxy. desertbus.org

Alien? Check. Lightning bolts? Check. A pink bus barreling through the desert? DOUBLE CHECK. The official @desertbus.org 2025 T-shirt has landed. Get yours today from Fangamer! fangamer.com/collections/...

Big update from Child’s Play Charity: Our Therapeutic Game Guide is now available for PC/Steam games! That means more kids (and you) can experience healing through games we know and love. Play Games, Feel Better™ gametherapy.org @steampowered.com

Sleigh bells in July? That’s how Child’s Play rolls! Over 5 pallets of games & toys shipped to hospitals thanks to these partners and more: @limitedrungames.com ‪@nintendousa.bsky.social‬ @playstation.com‬ ‪@restorationgames.bsky.social‬ @loadingreadyrun.com ‪@iam8bit.com‬

Huge congrats to @seattlechildrens.bsky.social Mojang Studios, and Hive Games for winning a Games For Change Award! Your powerful partnership shows how games like #Minecraft can drive healing, hope & real-world impact. A well-deserved win! #playgamesfeelbetter

Build the game of your dreams in any setting or scenario with the Level Up: 5K World Building Assets through @humblebundle.com and support Child's Play! #GamersGiveBack #HumbleBundle www.humblebundle.com/software/lev...

Freshen up your look with our new graffiti inspired merch available now at #PAXEast! Get yours at booth 10027. #GamersGiveBack

At #PAXEast? Come check us out at booth 10027!

At #PAXEast this week and looking for ways to support Child's Play? Check these out! Penny Arcade Make-A-Strip Date: Fri, May 9, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Main Theatre Sea Shanties you say? Date: Sat, May 10, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Albatross Theatre

Ahem, Doctor Surlee here. It appears that I've been turned into a P.L.U.S.H. - an acronym too long to spell out in 300 characters. The good news is we're making copies of this form for Gags 'n Gears for Good: for charity! I've also laid out some stretch goals... a new trading card included!

The 12th Game Show Marathon is quickly approaching! Help us reach our $10,000 goal to support @childsplaycharity.bsky.social! Donate now at GameShowMarathon.com

In less than a day, both plushies for Gags 'n Gears for Good are 100% FUNDED! 🥧⚙️🎉 To boost fundraising for Child's Play Charity, we have some sweet surprises up our sleeve... Stay TOONed for even more exciting stretch goals, and make sure to order your plushies before May 13! toon.town/makeship

Today we're launching our first Gags 'n Gears for Good charity fundraiser - Toontown Rewritten x @makeship.bsky.social! Until May 12th, you can get your gloves on two Toontown plushies. Plus, you'll be supporting @childsplaycharity.bsky.social! More details in thread below 👀 ⬇️

Last year, with your help, we raised over 1.25 Million dollars for @childsplaycharity.bsky.social! Their team have just released their 2024 Impact report, which elaborates on where those funds are directly helping: assets.childsplaycharity.org/docs/General...

Get your hands on our exclusive Sonic inspired Darkspine T-Shirt! First unveiled at @magfest.org, this shirt is now only available online. Supplies are limited so grab yours before they run out! store.childsplaycharity.org/products/dar... #LimitedEdition #GamersGiveBack #Sonic