The Process
At the end of 2021, we started raising money to revamp the rooftop playground. Employees at Morris-Jenkins worked together to raise the money through our annual golf tournament, raffles, and more. And with the help of our vendors, we finally reached our goal!
While fundraising, we worked with builders to design and bring the playground to life! We were involved from start to finish. The new playground was designed to look like a little town, with a built-in bicycle and car track, interactive elements, and even parts that could be used in a child’s physical therapy work! Not only did we completely redo the rooftop playground to be a safe and fun space for children and their families, but we upgraded the indoor part of the floor. This includes a space for parents to go when they need a place to get work done while at the hospital.
Future Projects
Shortly after completing the rooftop playground, we jumped into our next fundraising goal: Creating a mobile NICU! We completed funding for this in 2026—not long after opening the rooftop playground. This mobile NICU allows medical staff at Levine’s to meet the needs of families at home, giving parents of newborns the ability to leave the hospital sooner.
We’re so excited to see what other projects we can take care of for Levine Children’s Hospital, and we’re so grateful for the opportunities to make a difference in so many lives!