Each year, we fundraise for a special initiative, and in 2026, 100% of your donation goes directly toward Santa’s Impact Project: Kids & Families - “Expanding the Spirit of Giving All Year Around.”
This year’s fundraising efforts will support Marshfield Children’s Hospital, GiGi’s Playhouse, and Caravel Autism Health Center, allowing us to reach and uplift as many children and families as possible.
The main goal of the “CHRISTMAS IN JULY” Charity is to bring joy, comfort, and support to children and families facing medical challenges, whether they are hospitalized or navigating unique life circumstances.
We strive to make a positive impact by brightening their lives and easing their journeys.
Welcome Dolly Paw-ton!
Dolly is a paws-itive new team member joins Child Life team at Marshfield Children’s. In 2023 Christmas In July Charity is raised funds for the for a facility dog for the Marshfield Children’s Hospital!
The Child Life and Expressive Therapies team welcomed Dolly to Marshfield Children’s Hospital the end of November 2024.
Dolly is a specially educated facility dog who will assist her Child Life handler helping pediatric patients cope while at a medical appointment, procedure or during a hospital stay.
Dolly comes from Canine Assistants in Georgia, who use a bond-based approach. Marshfield Children’s Hospital is one of only two children’s hospitals in Wisconsin to have a facility dog.
This animal-assisted therapy can help patients feel more comfortable and less anxious. Different than pet therapy, Dolly and Child Life are following a goal-directed program that helps patients cope, heal and achieve treatment goals.
Child Life works with patients, they will assess if a child’s care plan would benefit by assistance from Dolly.
Marshfield Children’s Hospital facility dog program is funded through donations from Christmas In July Charity.
