celebrating survival, strength & gratitude

Help Our Cause

Maddi's Bag believes charity is contagious and we invite you to join us in comforting children when the unexpected confronts them traumatically. We are always seeking corporate sponsors and financial donations as well as hosts for community fundraisers and donation drives to spread TBI awareness and the importance of brain healthy lifestyles.

All donations are tax deductible. MADDI'S BAG is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization ID# 47-3469948

About Us

Our Story

In April of 2014, our youngest daughter was involved in a traumatic accident while vacationing in Mexico. A simple misstep turned near fatal and in a split second Maddi fell from a restaurant balcony landing 20+ feet down on the sidewalk below, unconscious. After 36 hours in a Mexician hospital, perseverance prevailed and a medical transport arrived to safely transport Maddi back to the states.

During Maddi's time of healing she was extremely limited in what she was able to do. Multiple broken bones kept her immobile for months and because of a traumatic brain injury she was left confused,scared and unable to watch TV, tolerate music or play on electronics to pass the time.

Our family was fortunate to be part of a wonderfully supportive family and a strong community that quickly surrounded Maddi with new simple arts & crafts, reading and coloring books, paints and puzzles. All of these 'things' helped Maddi feel normal again and kept her busy during long days and doctor appointments. Most importantly though, these activities provided a means for her to re-connect with her sisters and friends. They helped her get comfortable with new therapists and created ways for doctors and nurses to evaluate pain and discuss new treatments.

Maddi's Bag was created to celebrate Maddi's survival and strength as well as to show gratitude to the trauma doctors, nurses and therapists who worked tirelessly caring for her. Maddi's Bag strives to spread TBI awareness and educate young people on brain healthy lifestyles.

Our Mission

It is the mission of Maddi's Bag to help comfort children when the unexpected confronts them traumatically. Our board is dedicated to providing young trauma patients with a bountiful supply of injury & age appropriate activities and accessories that minimize stress, foster communication and help reconnect families during recovery from near fatal accidents. It's our goal to celebrate the valuable impact and critical role doctors, nurses and therapists have on their patients and their families.

Our Programs

Currently Maddi's Bag solely supports The Maddi's Bag Child Life Fund successfully in place on the trauma unit at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. All proceeds raised fund the trauma unit comfort bag program which ensures that each child admitted to the their unit receives a bag of appropriate activities & necessities.

SHOP 4 CHOP 2022

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VIP SIP & SEE Thursday, Nov 3rd 6p-10p

SHOP 4 CHOP Friday, Nov 4th 11a-7p

Thank you to our 2021 Event Sponsors!!

2022 Vendor Registration & Sponsorship Information

***REGISTRATION is CLOSED**

***Still have SPONSORSHIP opportunities***

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~ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 2022 ~

6pm - 10pM

*Fashion Show @ 7pm

~FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 2022 ~

11am - 7pm

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Sponsorship Opportunities for Shop4CHOP 2022 (docx)

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A LOOK BACK at SHOP 4 CHOP 2020 {Virtual}

Sam (PopPop) & Andi WELCOME YOU Covid Style!

The day may look different but the amount of love poured into has not changed!! Please follow along with us throughout the day! Hop on when you can and leave when you must....cuz at the end of the day (and through Nov 12th) you will find a link to EVERY SINGLE BUSINESS PARTICIPATING right here on this page!! Buckle up ladies.... we have some amazing shopping right here at your finger tips!!

Shop 4 CHOP 2019 & 2020 {virtual}

Video

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