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

Support organization

Medical Minis

Medical Minis creates a stuffed animal around an eligible child's interests and customizes it to reflect a medical condition, device, or treatment. A parent may request for their child, or an eligible teen may request for themself; friend nominations are not accepted. The program serves ages 2–17 in the United States. Shipping is normally donation-funded, but families may optionally pay $8–$10 or wait when shipping funds are depleted.

About this organization

Provides emotional support and representation through stuffed animals customized to children's medical experiences.

Florida nonprofit shipping customized stuffed animals to children ages 2–17 with medical conditions.

Programs that may help

Practical Items And Home Help

B-ALL in scope Open

Medical Mini

A stuffed animal chosen around your child's interests and made to reflect their medical condition, device, or treatment.

Helps with: Practical Items And Home Help

Where: No published residence restriction

Care team must start: No

See eligibility and how to apply →

Official sources

Organization details were last verified Aug 26, 2026. Program availability can change.