With the holiday season behind us, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Rotary Club of La Grange for their dedication and for bringing joy to so many children’s lives.
Through this collaboration, children ages 0–18 who complete at least one preventive medical or dental visit during a specified time period are eligible to participate in the Secret Santa Program. Preventive care visits include services such as medical sports physicals, well-child visits, annual physicals, dental cleanings, and exams. All children in a family are eligible if they each complete their preventive visits at any PCH location.
Eligible families receive information from PCH staff about how to submit their children’s wish lists to Rotary. These lists help ensure each child receives essential winter clothing—such as hats, gloves, and scarves—along with a specially chosen gift. In addition, children may receive school supplies like notebooks, paper, and sharpened pencils, tailored to their age and needs.
This past season, over 1,300 letters were sent to parents and guardians, notifying them of their child’s eligibility and providing instructions for completing and returning a wish list by the program’s deadline. Once wish lists are submitted, Rotary works to match each child with a sponsor, who carefully selects items from their list.
The wish lists include categories such as hobbies, likes and dislikes, and clothing preferences. Every child also receives pajamas or loungewear, with careful attention given to ensuring sizes and styles meet their needs. Once the gifts are organized, families are notified of their designated pick-up location for the unwrapped items. PCH staff joins the Secret Santa “elves” in distributing these gifts, ensuring a smooth and joyful process.
By scheduling regular preventive medical and dental visits, you’re not only supporting your child’s year-round health but also creating opportunities for special holiday moments through programs like this. We’re grateful to partner with the Rotary Club of La Grange to make this initiative possible.
To ensure your child’s next visit qualifies as preventive care, please speak with a PCH staff member. Let’s work together to keep your family healthy and create meaningful memories for the next holiday season.
