Our Mission

Cape Ivy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit provides warmth, comfort and support to children who have chronic or critical illnesses and their families. Cape Ivy donates IV-friendly fleece ponchos to children in the hospital because robes, sweaters and jackets don’t work well with IV lines and other medical equipment. Cape Ivy is a resource for families experiencing long-term hospitalization of children.

Cape Ivy is managed, promoted and sustained solely by volunteers, along with the dedicated support of the Board of Directors.

Superbowl Challenge

HOW IT WORKS: Donate to Cape Ivy using the green button on our website and indicate in the notes with your donation which city you are supporting. Each $10 donation provides a poncho to a hospitalized child. 

  • Donations for Kansas City will support Children’s Mercy. 
  • Donations for Philadelphia will support: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Ronald McDonald House – Philadelphia, and St. Christopher’s Hospital. 
Kansas City
Extra Ponchos 10%
Philadelphia
Extra Ponchos

Number of Ponchos: 10

Number of Ponchos: 5

It's Not Too Late! Donate through the end of February so we can send extra ponchos.

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Children Reached

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Meg and Gavin's Story

Meet Meg and learn why she created Cape Ivy in memory of her son, Gavin.

Individual Ponchos

Please ask the Child Life team if ponchos are available.