Our Group of 5

• The first 5 people to RSVP in each time frame are part of the live, interactive group that can ask questions directly. 
• Up to 5 more guests may join as silent observers and be moved into the conversation if space allows.

• Intro: History, current status and program.
• Process: From donations to delivery.
• Tech: How we protect the tablets. 
• Support: Events, corporate and healthcare partner  spotlights.
• Your Turn: Questions, discussion and final remarks.

• Donate: Understanding the donation tiers.
• Private: After the presentation, you’ll receive a secure link to make a private donation
• Receive exclusive updates on the impact your Group of 5’s collective contribution is making.

• Each tablet impacts 30–50 patients and family members per year
• 10 tablets = 300-500 lives
• Patients at Rush Children’s Hospital and Stroger Cook County Hospital in Chicago
•  Host your own group next and donate it forward.

Hope Always Foundation is dedicated to entertaining every sick child in America. 

Bringing comfort, joy and hope to pediatric patients through safe, curated digital tablets.

Established: February 2024

EIN: 99-1483178

• Stroger Cook County Hospital
• Rush Children’s Hospital
• Children's Hospital of Orange County
• Ronald McDonald House Los Angeles and Pasadena
• Teen Cancer America

Warrior Tablets are remotely secured digital tablets. They exclusively feature "Warrior Channel" our , licensed streaming service.

NO SOCIAL MEDIA

NO YOUTUBE

NO SEARCH ENGINES

Our private streaming service with a thoughtfully selected collection of 100 bi-lingual movies and shows for pediatric patients and teens.

Additional features include relaxing content designed to soothe pediatric patients before and after treatments.

To bring joy, normalcy, and celebration to hospitalized children by creating themed holiday parties, delivering personalized activity kits, and fostering emotional well-being during times when kids need it most.

With monthly celebrations like Valentine’s Day, Superhero Day, Halloween and more, we create lasting memories at every visit.

Holiday Heroes throws unforgettable, joy-filled parties for hospitalized children to help them forget about treatments and just be kids again.

 Each event includes themed decorations, crafts, toys, catered meals, gift bags, and costumed character visits — all designed to brighten the day and promote healing through happiness. 

• Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
• La Rabida Children’s Hospital
• Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital
• RUSH University Children’s Hospital
• Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago
• Advocate Children’s Hospital – Oak Lawn

Our heroes wear more than just capes — they wear smiles and carry compassion. Volunteers help bring magic to life by assisting with setup, distribution and patient engagement during each event. 

Whether you're crafting with kids, dressing up as a character, or packing Hero Packs behind the scenes, you’re making a direct impact on a child’s hospital experience.

August 2 - Hawthorn Center in Vernon Hills

• Expected to draw 1,000–2,000 attendees from Lake and Cook Counties
• Celebrates the “Lake County Teacher of the Year”
• 6-week regional multi-media campaign
• 600–1,600 local pediatric patients impacted 
• 100% of ticket and a portion of store sales goes to Hope Always Foundation

The Lake County Teacher of the Year award honors outstanding educators who inspire and shape the future of our students.

Voted on by students and parents, the winner is selected through a community-wide vote. 

The award is announced during the Back to School Bash from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and presented by our title sponsor.

• 10% Donation from revenue generated through sales
• A mission-driven pet company aligned with your values.
• Supports Hope Always through donations, collaborative marketing, and visibility at community events.
• Helps reinforce message of comfort and companionship messaging.

Hope Always Foundation is proud to be supported and spotlighted by some of the most trusted media outlets in the Midwest, reaching millions across Lake and Cook Counties and more.

ABC 7 

WGN: Spotlight Chicago

CBS News Chicago

WQAD: The Current

WQAD

Hubbard Helps

• Promote and secure sponsors for A Day of Giving at Hawthorn, with widespread media coverage and local engagement.
• Deliver tablets to Stroger Children’s Hospital
• Engage families and students across Lake and Cook Counties for the Lake County Teacher of the Year campaign.

• Deploy funds raised to purchase, program and prepare Warrior Tablets.
• Deliver Chicago area Tablets on weekend of 9/5/25
• Launch Teen Warrior Channel with Teen Cancer America
• Collaborate with Hawthorn Center on the upcoming Tree Decorating Fundraiser — a family-friendly holiday giving event at the mall.

• Tree Decorating Fundraiser at Hawthorn planning
• Tablet Expansion
• Media & Press Follow-Up
• Donor & Sponsor Updates
• Track & Report Impact
• EOY Campaign Prep
• Tree Decorating Fundraiser at Hawthorn event

• Develop In-Room Entertainment and Streaming Service
• Expand Warrior Channels across hospital networks with scalable Apple TV delivery.
• Partner with hospitals and educators to develop a custom digital content platform.
• Fully eliminate social media, misinformation and non-curated content from pediatric healthcare environments.