About Smilezone Foundation
About Smilezone
We believe that every child deserves to smile, no matter what circumstances they face. Over a single weekend, our team transforms an existing waiting room, treatment room or patient care room into a Smilezone! A Smilezone provides a bright, comforting, and engaging space for children and their families while spending time in a hospital or medical facility. Our Smilezones are custom designed with features such as fresh paint, murals, furniture, cabinetry and storage, sensory items, interactive technology such as iPads/Televisions/Projectors/Video Games, and much more! We work closely with the health care centre’s frontline staff to come up with a unique design that is guaranteed to bring a smile to kids’ faces!
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What is a Smilezone
Smilezones are safe spaces physically, mentally and emotionally where kids of any age, ability and diagnosis can go and be themselves without fears of judgement and where they are with other families who share in similar experiences. Children can be themselves, relax, and feel supported in a safe and engaging environment andwhile nothing can replace the comfort of your own home, a Smilezone helps make the hospital or centre a better place to be, providing children and families with a sense of comfort and belonging. Now with over 450 Smilezones in hospitals and health centres in communities across Canada, your support means that more than 350,000 children and families across the country will be impacted and have a reason to smile!
Visit our website to learn more: www.smilezone.com