Blake's Smiles

Blake's Smiles is partnering with Riley Children's Hospital of Indianapolis to bring Smiles to the kids who need them most.

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For every Riley Smile piece purchased five bisque Smile pieces will be donated to the Child Life Zone at Riley Indianapolis. These Smiles will be available to the patients and their families to paint and take home. As well giving back to Riley by donating Smile pieces, all proceeds from the Riley Smiles will be given back to the Riley Children's Foundation.

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The Child Life Zone helps the patients learn socialization, communication, and coping skills through play. The needs the zone intends to meet include:

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• Medical play/preparation. Riley helps children learn about their upcoming procedure and correct any misconceptions they may have. Using play and developmentally appropriate learning tools, they can help children prepare for a procedure step-by-step.

• Procedural support. Riley helps children and families practice coping skills during a procedure. Using various distraction techniques, Child Life specialists divert a child's attention from pain and lessen their anxiety. Each child has a unique set of preferences, from music and books to bubbles, toys or painting!

• Psychosocial and emotional support. Riley helps children and families understand and express their feelings about the challenges of hospitalization and/or treatment. 

• Developmentally appropriate activities. Riley encourages creative expression and promote a sense of accomplishment by providing activities based on age, ability, interest and needs. 

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To learn more about the Child Life Zone you can click here to visit their website.

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Here at Blake's Smiles we love and appreciate all the work Riley puts into the Child Life Zone to make sure its patients feel comfortable, are having fun, and most importantly that they are smiling!

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We are honored that Riley has chosen to partner with us for this amazing project and we hope together we can spread Smiles beyond measure!

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