A small gesture can change someone’s life. A single smile can help a child recover faster. And you have the power to give them that smile! We’ve come up with several ways for you to join us in making the world a little bit brighter — read on and share smiles.
Imagine this: Christmas, a festive atmosphere, all the children eagerly waiting for gifts under the tree… but some are spending this magical time in hospitals. To bring joy back into their lives and offer emotional support, healthcare clowndoctors come to visit them.
Healthcare clowning is a form of art therapy that helps children cope with stress through play. This year, we’re calling on you to support these clown doctors so they can continue their wonderful work!
How can you help?
“Smile exchange” vault
The Vault is a service that works like a “piggy bank”: whenever you make a payment with your card, the amount is rounded up, and the “spare change” goes into the fund. Every Bilderlings customer can create a separate charity Vault and donate the accumulated amount to support hospital clown doctors at any time.
Regular donations
Healthcare clowning is a charitable project that relies solely on donations, and regular support is the most effective way to help. For charitable organizations, even small but steady contributions are crucial — they allow for better budget planning and, thus, smoother operations. We’ve integrated a convenient form into the personal account for setting up regular support for the clown doctors. It takes less than a minute to sign up.
One-time donations
In charity, there’s no such thing as a small donation: for miracles to happen, it takes many small steps. Supporting healthcare clowning is as easy as one click — in both the mobile app and web version.
“Smile exchange” is about exchange!
Charity thrives on gratitude: we’ve prepared lots and lots of gifts for everyone who participates in our campaign! Anyone who donates between November 15th and December 25th will receive:
- postcard specially drawn by children in hospitals;
- a gift to remind you that you have a big heart.
About healthcare clowning
We support two organizations that professionally engage in healthcare clowning: Hearts & Minds in the UK and Dr.Klauns in Latvia.
“Smile exchange” is not just a charity campaign but also a gentle reminder to each of you: keep smiling!
