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Our 2023 Halloween Drive has come to a close and we are so proud to say it was a massive success thanks to all of our incredible donors! This year we were able to raise just over $4,500 in donations allowing us to purchase nearly every item on the hospital’s Halloween wish list.
In total, thanks to our donor generosity, we were able to purchase:
- 1,200 squishy toys
- 120 packs of slime
- 59 swaddle costumes
- 28 festive hats
- 15 infant bootie sets
- 140 pop it toys
- 240 Halloween Slinkies
- 6 toddler costumes
- 3 pairs of festive infant pajamas
- 50 pumpkin buckets
- 42 themed bibs
- 39 infant headbands
- 12 pairs of baby leg warmers
- 30 character bodysuits
- 8 tablecloths
- 900 crayons
- 5 sets of infant mittens
- 24 pairs of festive infant socks
- 75 cans of Play-Doh
- 180 sticker sheets
- 2,520 treat bags
- 25 superhero cape and mask sets
- 30 sets of modeling clay
- 432 sheets of temporary tattoos
For the past 17 years Berry Insurance has been proud to support Boston Children's Hospital and their Child Life Services team. This department is an essential part of patient care that, according to 
the Boston Children’s Hospital website, “works to guide, educate, and support children and families through healthcare experiences.” A few of us at Berry Insurance were fortunate enough to meet with members of the Child Life team on Tuesday, October 10 when we visited the hospital to gift them with the supplies purchased through this year’s fundraiser. In meeting with hospital staff, we learned that for this year’s Halloween celebration the hospital will be setting up 12 different stations around the hospital for patients to include a variety of activities including crafts, clown interactions, trick or treating, and a photo booth. The supplies purchased through donor funds will be used to help bring these activities to life. We heard directly from hospital staff how grateful they are for our donors each and every year – so once again we thank all of our donors from the bottom of our hearts for contributing to this year’s fundraiser and allowing the patients at Boston Children's Hospital to have a very special Halloween celebration!