FOR HOSPITALS

Thank you for your interest in Gabe's Chemo Duck program. It is our mission to provide education and comfort to children living with cancer through therapeutic tools and play. By agreeing to be a part of our hospital program, you are committing your organization to making a difference in the lives of the children for whom you care. The Gabe's Chemo Duck Hospital Program is an opportunity for hospitals to provide each pediatric cancer patient with a soft, cuddly friend to assist them in understanding the changes in their lives and how to cope with what they are going through.

Here are some commonly-asked questions regarding our hospital program. We hope to not only provide answers, but also encourage you to sign up for Gabe's Chemo Duck Hospital Program. We feel confident that you will immediately see the positive impact this program has on your patients.

THE PROGRAM

What materials are included in the program?
When a hospital joins Gabe's Chemo Duck program they receive the following:

• One training binder with useful information about Chemo Duck, delivery information and parental information
• Three copies of the Chemo Duck DVD that shows parents how to use Chemo Duck
• Port and Brovaic Ducks, each one accompanied by an introductory book, "Meet Chemo Duck"
• Copies of "I'm Still Me" activity book for use with families
• Access to print all of our printable materials including parent to parent guide

How do we manage the program?
Typically, hospitals that offer Chemo Ducks to their patients work closely with their child life or social work departments. Since child life specialists and social workers are so closely connected to the patients and families, it makes sense for them to coordinate when to present the patient with their duck. The Gabe's Chemo Duck team is happy to assist you in setting up the program and can partner you with other peer organizations to help discuss their experiences with the program. Usually, hospitals place reorders about once a year. Orders are placed by completing our Chemo Duck order form and returning it to our office. Shipments usually take approximately 12 to 15 weeks.

How do I sign up and order?
To sign on as an official Chemo Duck hospital, you will need to review the hospital program information packet and complete the included order form. A representative from our office will contact you and set up a time to consult with you about your desire to be a part of Gabe's Chemo Duck program. Once everything is set up, your first order will be processed.