"A book is a wonderful tool for anyone in the hospital. You have to concentrate to see the characters of the story, and before you know it, you are out of the hospital walking around Hogwarts, battling off “you know who” with Harry and his friends. You may have heard “books are magical” and it is true, even if it is for a short time. They help you get away, from the pain, the worry, the doctors, the blood—everything."
Teen author Devyn Burton, founder of The Book Transfusion
When Devyn Burton was 12, he was diagnosed with a life threatening disease and had to spend a lot of time in the hospital. His experience led him to found The Book Transfusion--an organization that collects and donates age appropriate books to kids in hospitals. "The Book Transfusion staff, YA Authors, Businesses and Volunteers work together to make any hospital stay better with a good book."
Visit their website to learn more about what the folks at Book Transfusion do and where you can send a donation--please remember that all book donations must be BRAND NEW (not every child in the hospital has a strong immune system).