
Women From Across the Region Working Together for Our Children
introducing
our cha|cha 2026 co-chairs
Jenn Vachhrajani & Anne Taylor

Our Cause
Our goal is to raise critical operational funding for the Child Life program at Dayton Children's so these incredible professionals may continue to provide the important resources children and families need to enhance the hospital experience when it matters most.
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Imagine how scary it can be for a child going to the hospital for the first time. Or a family who is coping with a new diagnosis. Maybe it's a critical procedure or treatment that is needed to better understand a medical condition. The dedicated Child Life professionals provide developmentally appropriate preparation and support to patients and their families before, during and after treatment. The use of play-based distraction techniques, education and preparation can make the world of difference to a child who is scared, anxious or overwhelmed. Play is familiar, play is comfortable, and play is developmentally appropriate for children making the hospital experience feel a little more normal while letting kids be kids.