Inspiring hope and healing

to seriously and critically ill children and their families.

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Inspiring hope and healing

to seriously and critically ill children and their families.

Play... Pretend... Laugh!

Play... Pretend... Laugh!

For a seriously ill child or youth, the magical moments of costume play therapy contain healing power that positively impacts mental health, empowers children, and brings hope to their journey.

Chelsea Hicks

Chelsea: Our Inspiration

Chelsea's Story

The Chelsea Hicks Foundation was born from one little girl’s extraordinary spirit. Chelsea Hicks was just three years old when she was diagnosed with Stage IV Wilms’ tumor.

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Chelsea's Closet

Chelsea's Closet

Chelsea’s Closet is a rolling dress-up closet that brings therapeutic healing, magical moments, and comforting escapism to seriously ill children in local hospitals.

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Chelsea Hicks Foundation Volunteer

Magic Maker Volunteers

Volunteer with Us!

Chelsea Hicks Foundation volunteers are the heart and magic of our organization. By offering your time and heart, you help bring joy, imagination, and healing to seriously ill children.

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Our Mission

is to inspire hope and empower children.

When serious illness impacts a young person’s childhood and a family’s well-being, CHF’s creative programs provide hope, support and opportunities to share special moments together and create memories to last a lifetime.

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Magical Moments

Magical Moments

Together We Create Magic

Together We Create Magic

Our Impact

Our Impact
More than
Children Served
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More Than Costumes

More Than Costumes
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Behind the Costumes

Chelsea’s Closet is more than costumes. It brings healing, hope, and joy to seriously ill children. Costumes, toys, and accessories give children a chance to become heroes, princesses, astronauts, or anything they imagine, empowering them even on the hardest days.

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Captured Magic

Every photo and video tells a story of hope, joy, and healing. From the laughter of children discovering new costumes and toys to the smiles of families sharing precious moments, and the dedication of volunteers and partners who make it possible, these images capture the magic of Chelsea’s Closet. 

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