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Ryan's Case for Smiles is devoted to helping sick children with life changing illnesses feel better to heal better. That’s a similar rate of PTSD to all U.S.

Ryan’s Case for Smiles is dedicated to helping sick children cope with the stress of life changing illnesses and injuries. We provide children with whimsical pillowcases throughout North America to give them an emotional boost and hope that enhances their emotional well-being. A hospital stay can be a terrifying experience for a child. So terrifying that 20% of children who survive cancer meet the

full clinical diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Military Veterans since the Vietnam war. The good news is our whimsical pillowcases actually provide children with seven proven stress relievers during their hospital stays. These stress relievers include: 1. Comfort 2. Distraction / Play 3. Choice/ Control 4. Familiarity 5. Expression 6. Connection 7. Hope Our new partnerships with the nation's leading child psychologists are helping us develop and distribute coping tools for families, with a goal to help children feel better to heal better. With every stitch, every yard of fabric and every pillowcase, we get one step closer to our goal of helping kids with life changing illnesses or injuries, feel better to heal better.

12/05/2023

Update: Please contact us if you would like to donate pillowcases. We can provide you with fabric suggestions and link to a pattern.

So excited! We delivered pillowcases to Ronald McDonald House in Austin today. So happy to resume this connection!!

07/25/2023

Our founder!

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! Proud moment...our very own Cindy Kerr is featured in Philly Current Magazine! Thank you for spreading the word about Cindy's great work!

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05/23/2023

Grief is hard at any age, nevertheless for a child. It's common for a parent to feel lost and unsure of how best to help them cope. This guide by Child Mind Institute offers tips by age and situation, and information about what to say, who should say it, and what to do. Check it out at https://bit.ly/3HE8OYE

05/21/2023

Information for sewing a pillowcase can be found at https://caseforsmiles.org/get-involved/ . Completed pillowcases can be dropped off at Honey Bee Quilt Store, north Austin or Poppy Quilt N Sew, Georgetown. Have questions? Contact us at [email protected] or comment below.

THE GIFT OF TIME Help children and families cope with the traumatic stress of illness and injuries by donating your time. The secret to our success is the strength of the thousands of volunteers around the world giving their time to help kids feel better to heal better. We want you to join our team!...

05/11/2023

Things that make you smile. If you have a contact at a local Austin-area hospital, please let us know!

It's big smiles like these that fuel us to do more! This darling pillowcase recipient's mom shared that after receiving her paw print pillowcase at a hospital stay in March she still sleeps with it every night!

04/12/2023

Celebrating 15 years!

Join us to celebrate our 15 years of service. At the event, we will be raising money to enhance and expand the traumatic stress programs offered by Case for Smiles.

04/08/2023

03/28/2023

Free support! For a limited time Beads of Courage is offering the opportunity to receive virtual sibling support from a Certified Child Life Specialist and the gift of Sibling Kit(s) for attending the session. During the session, they will provide ideas on how to implement the sibling program with your children.
Register here to receive the zoom link: https://bit.ly/3JSPk3m

03/03/2023

Join Us Wednesdays at 1 pm EST this April!

Ryan’s Case for Smiles is hosting a free virtual webinar series called "What About Siblings?: Understanding and Supporting Siblings of Children with Illnesses and Injuries”. It will be held every Wednesday at 1 pm EST starting 4/12. It is free and open to the public, and is perfect for practitioners and family members alike.

Sessions will feature the latest research, current resources for siblings, and a sibling panel sharing their unique stories and perspectives. Continuing education credits and certificates of attendance are available to social workers, child life specialists and other professionals at no cost.

Please share this information with healthcare partners, families, or anyone else who might be interested in attending. For more information, click

Register for the 2023 What About Siblings? Webinar Series on supporting siblings of children with severe illnesses & injuries. Earn free CLS and SW CEs.

02/11/2023

https://copingspace.org/2023/02/11/what-to-do-when-your-child-is-diagnosed-with-cancer-or-a-serious-illness-injury/

A child's diagnosis is overwhelming. This guide shows you what to do when your child is diagnosed with cancer or a serious illness in 5 simple steps.

01/25/2023

With a new year, there's pressure to start fresh. But many continue to struggle with symptoms years after treatment. If you're having trouble coping, no matter the timeline, know you're not alone and there is help. For more information on PTSD, visit https://bit.ly/3zuQVFB

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