Pajamas for Trauma
GIFTING COMFORT TO CHILDREN IMPACTED BY TRAUMA
In memory of Jeanette L. Campbell
1950 - 2018
The Oswald Children with Toy Donation collected for Children’s Life via CHOP ©2018
The Why
Each year, hundreds of children find themselves alone and scared in the Emergency Room after experiencing a traumatic event.
In 2018, our family joined this statistic. Jeanette Campbell was killed by a distracted driver who crashed into the family vehicle. Her daughter and grandchildren were hospitalized as a result.
A simple gesture such as a pair of comfy pajamas and a stuffed animal can bring much needed comfort when children are scared and unable to be with those that they love as a result of trauma.
“You are Brave.
You are Strong.
You are Loved.”
— Laura Oswald, FOUNDER
Jeanette would have done anything to comfort a child in need. She often sewed pajamas as an expression of love and it is in her honor that we assemble care bags featuring children’s pjs and other comforting items.
Our Mission
In memory of our beloved Jeanette L. Campbell, the Oswald, Campbell and Schriber families, as well as her larger community, have pledged to assemble comforting care bags for children experiencing traumatic events who find themselves suddenly in the Emergency Room.
Jeanette Campbell’s Family circa 2017
Get Involved
If you live near the Lehigh Valley or Bucks County, there are plenty of ways to get involved! And we appreciate the help of volunteers of all ages.
Opportunities include sorting, organizing and packing care items, as well as odd jobs such as picking up donations and helping with marketing.
Donations are also vital to our growth. To make arrangements for pick up or drop off, please email: info@pajamasfortrauma.com
You may also order items directly via the P4T Wishlist; these items will ship directly to organizers.