Our Mission 

Upper Patch, through fundraising and profits from customized clothing sales, is designed to help children in hospitals by providing them with toys, books, and art supplies to pass the time and feel more emotionally sound. Not only do these toys and supplies help with the emotional toll of the recovery process, but feeling happier and less lonely can also positively impact the physical recovery process.
Over 5.8 million children stay in hospitals each year. Especially with COVID-19, children are often alone during their stays as visitors are restricted. The average hospital stay for an American child is 5.5 days, and the number of days can be even higher for a child with a chronic illness. Of these children, 61% have parents who both work, making it even more difficult for the majority of children to have a family support system during their stays away from home. A toy, often viewed as a simple gesture of kindness, can serve as a distraction as well as a source of joy and emotional support.