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Virtual Adventures for Curious Kids
Sometimes kids can’t go out and explore — but that doesn’t mean adventure has to stop. Whether your family is spending time at the hospital, stuck inside on a rainy day, or traveling without toys, these virtual adventures let kids visit famous museums, visit a zoo or aquarium, track sharks, earn Junior Ranger badges, make friends around the world, and more…all from a bed or couch. We put this list together for the families we serve at LilyPads because we know long days in the
Nov 14, 2025


Flowers for All: A Paper Floral Workshop for Immunocompromised Children
Being hospitalized is almost always a challenging, unhappy experience. Patient rooms are often, by default, cold and sterile, making...
Jul 31, 2025


Lactation Support & Community Resources for New Parents
Welcoming a new baby can bring a lot of joy, challenges, and, certainly adjustments. For those of you who choose to breastfeed or...
Mar 4, 2025


Why Seeking a Second Opinion Can Be Helpful
When your child is diagnosed with a serious or complex condition, the first medical opinion is often just the beginning of the journey....
Feb 3, 2025


Cookie Decorating for a Cause in Charlottesville
Check out the amazing cookies decorated by participants of our cookie decorating fundraiser!
Sep 4, 2024


LilyPads Housing on NBC
We had the wonderful opportunity to be part of NBC's Community Conversations! LilyPads Housing board member, Susan Kruse, did a great...
Apr 30, 2024


Donate Life Month: Alison's Story
When my phone rang at 10:22 pm on the night of June 7, 2023 and I saw “UVA Transplant” on the caller ID - I knew. I knew that this was...
Apr 13, 2024


Cookie Decorating Class!
We have such an exciting announcement! Cookies by Lita and the The Art Bar of Cville are generously hosting a cookie decorating...
Apr 5, 2024


LilyPads Housing's New Guest!
It is our joy to welcome baby Lincoln as our newest LilyPads Housing guest! This little guy's family has been staying with us while...
Mar 20, 2024


Self-Care Kits for Caregivers
With the amazing support of many community members, we were able to gift the parents and caregivers of UVA's cardio unit with homemade...
Mar 5, 2024
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