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A Safer Summer Starts with You

Thanks to our pediatric experts, the community has access to something powerful: a collection of expert tips to help you protect the children you love.

From recognizing the signs of heat-related illness to avoiding the “summer slump” with teens, every article offers guidance backed by clinical expertise.

But more than that, it’s a lifeline made possible by supporters like you.

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A Few Summer Safety Reminders

These simple “S” reminders can prevent heartbreak:
☀️ Skip Sparklers
☀️ Swin Smart
☀️ Screen Skin
☀️ Sip Steadily
☀️ Spray & Scan
☀️ Secure Spaces

But even the best safety plans can’t prevent every accident. That’s why your kindness is so powerful.

Your gift today powers everything from urgent care visits to pediatric research, helping families prepare for the unexpected and heal from it, too.

Explore the complete Summer Safety Kit, click here.

❤️ Your Impact ❤️

Every day, incredible things happen at Connecticut Children's because of the support we receive from generous individuals and organizations.

Check out just a few of the things donors recently made possible:

  • More than $2 million in Charity Care provided to children, whose families were unable to afford their medical expenses.

  • 79 Oncology Clinical Trials to give kids with cancer and blood disorders new treatment options.

  • 90 Staff trained in Trauma-Informed Cared to better care for children and each other.

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