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Donate blood
Family and friends can donate blood or platelets at our Blood Donor Center in the Pavilion Lobby. The center is open Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To schedule an appointment for a blood or platelet donation, call 617-355-6677. The center also takes walk-in blood donations during hours of operation.

Gift baskets and gift cards
There are a variety of gift baskets available through the hospital's catering service. Also, vouchers for meals at the Cafe at Children's are available for purchase.

For more information or to place an order, visit www.childrenshospital.org/giftbaskets or call 617-355-2278 Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Flowers and gifts
Fresh or dried flowers and plants are not allowed in patient rooms on certain floors. Cards, letters, toys, games and Mylar balloons are welcomed, however, latex balloons are not allowed anywhere in the hospital.

For more information on which floors have restrictions, contact the Information Desk at 617-355-6201.

Donate to the hospital
There are many ways to give back to Children's: Make a donation, participate in one of our fundraising events or even host your own event to benefit the hospital.

Visit www.childrenshospital.org/giving for more information or call 617-355-6890.

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