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Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

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Julia’s Grace Foundation

Personalized Family Hugs and Experiences

What you get

A personalized surprise or family activity, such as theater tickets with dinner or a zoo visit. Ask whether requests are open.

Who starts it: Your care team
How it’s sent: Through your care team
Your time: One conversation with your care team
Last checked: Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

The foundation aims to respond within two to three days.
A provider must verify the patient or diagnosis.

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One thing to do: ask your care teamThey send it. You give them what they need.

Julia’s Grace Foundation takes requests from your care team, not from families. Copy this message, or say it at the next visit.
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Hi [social worker’s name],

Could you send a request to Julia’s Grace Foundation for us? They offer a personalized surprise or family activity, such as theater tickets with dinner or a zoo visit, and it has to come from you. Their page is here: https://www.juliasgracefoundation.org/_files/ugd/93d758_5faf0c64de6b4978a0c15d8832092d58.pdf

Tell me what you need from me and I’ll bring it to our next visit. Thank you for everything you do for us.

[your name] · [phone]
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Copying is the only thing this page does with your text. Nothing is saved.

Their program page ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026
What to bring to the meeting
- Your child’s diagnosis, the hospital’s name, and what you need help with.
What happens next
- Have the social worker or child-life specialist state the special request and reason, add planning information, review the application, print name and title, and sign and date it.
- Email the completed signed request to admin@juliasgracefoundation.org.

After your care team sends it

The form says the foundation will do its best to respond within two to three days.

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