A child receiving a teddy bear in a hospital corridor on St Nicholas Day

St Nicholas Day toys for children

In partnership with The Henry Project, Fierce Calm donated 200 toys to children receiving treatment at St Nicholas Children's Hospital in Lviv, bringing joy, comfort and a little festive magic to young patients on St Nicholas Day.

Status: Completed
Location: St Nicholas Children’s Hospital · Ukraine
Timeline: Dates to be confirmed

Support for childrenHumanitarian support

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About this project

Who it supports
This initiative supports children receiving medical treatment and care at St Nicholas Children's Hospital in Lviv, including young patients affected by serious illness, injury and the consequences of war. The gifts offer moments of happiness, comfort and reassurance during what can be a difficult and uncertain time for children and their families.
What it involves
Fierce Calm, in partnership with The Henry Project, donated 200 toys to children at St Nicholas Children's Hospital in Lviv as part of the St Nicholas Day celebrations. St Nicholas Day is a cherished Ukrainian tradition associated with generosity, kindness and giving gifts to children. The initiative brought this tradition into the hospital environment, helping ensure that children receiving medical care could share in the joy and celebration of this special occasion.
Who delivers it
The initiative was organised through a collaboration between Fierce Calm and The Henry Project, bringing together humanitarian support and a shared commitment to children's wellbeing. Working with the hospital, the partners arranged the donation of 200 toys to celebrate St Nicholas Day.
Partners involved
The initiative was delivered in partnership with The Henry Project and St Nicholas Children's Hospital, Lviv. The Henry Project collaborated with Fierce Calm to provide the donated toys, while the hospital enabled the gifts to reach children receiving treatment. Together, the initiative demonstrates how international partnerships and simple acts of kindness can support the emotional wellbeing of children affected by illness, injury and war.
What it aimed to support
The initiative aims to bring joy, emotional comfort and a sense of normal childhood celebration to children undergoing hospital treatment. Small gestures of kindness and play can offer welcome moments of distraction, connection and happiness, reminding young patients and their families that they are cared for and remembered.