Cards for kids w/Dean's | Photo by Alexander Roberts | The Wright State Guardian
On Monday, Nov. 18, student volunteers gathered in the Millett Hall atrium and crafted cards to donate to the staff at Dayton Children’s Hospital.
Cards for Kids
Cards for Kids is an annual event hosted by the College of Health, Education and Human Services Dean’s Student Advisory Board.
In past years, students have made cards for the young patients at Dayton Children’s. This year, the hospital requested cards for the staff and caregivers instead.
CHEH Board President Kristina White stated that the cards were “... to thank [staff] for everything that they are doing, and to continue their hard work because we need people like them.”
“We hope that our cards can spread hope and joy during the holiday season,” CHEH Board Vice President Justin Zielske added.
The CHEH Board encouraged students across campus to attend and provided paper, markers and glue sticks for them to use. They also offered a popcorn snack bar, so participants could snack while they worked.
About 50 cards were produced at this year’s Cards for Kids.
“We were very happy with how it went,” White said.
Dean’s Student Advisory Board
The CHEH Board is an on-campus organization that meets monthly. It is a space where students can develop and engage in skills of community service, leadership and academic success.
Zielske described the CHEH Board as “... a group of like-minded individuals that seek to make a great change within our college and community at large.”
He also mentioned leadership opportunities and the ability to make change for his fellow students as highlights of his experience in the organization.
Their next major event will be a blood drive for the Versiti Community Blood Center, formerly Solvita, in February 2025.
Those seeking membership should note that applications for the 2025-26 school year are currently open on the Wright State website and will close on Friday, Feb. 28.
Dayton Children’s
In October, Dayton Children’s was recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report
“This ranking demonstrates our continued commitment to families in our region and beyond,” Dayton Children’s chief of pediatric orthopedics Dr. Michael Albert stated in an interview with Dayton Daily.
Albert explains that having the quality care offered at Dayton Children’s close to home is important to the families they serve. This aligns with the Dayton Children’s mission to support both patients and their families.
“We’re parenting partners, care champions and inspiring innovators,” Dayton Children’s website reads.
WSU students may support the Dayton Children’s mission by donating, fundraising or spreading the word as social media ambassadors. Those interested can visit their website to learn more.
