The Purple Puff plush toy, a smiling purple character in blue glasses with an I am BRAVE heart pocketPurple Playas is honored to share a look back at our 2022 accomplishments. Since starting our foundation in September of 2018, together we have raised over $400,000 to support children through resources/information, social-emotional tools/strategies, and fellowships/grants.

It is humbling to witness a family’s tears of joy when they see their child smile. When battling an illness, smiles are the greatest gift in the whole-wide-world. Thank you for believing in our mission in providing HOPE to children with chronic illness.

Purple Playas 2022 annual report infographic. Received in 2022: 72,000 dollars from PPF events, 7,500 in grants, 8,289 in general donations, 22,500 in-kind. Over 405,696 dollars raised since 2018. Given back 2018 to 2022: 800 Coping Kits, 250 storybooks, 230 Tucker Turtle puppets, 450 coping book bundles, 26,080 dollars for the Holiday SMILES campaign, 23,000 for camps and family days, 15,410 for gas and food cards, 5,250 for bravery prizes, 3,760 in direct family support, 200 families assisted, and 75,000 towards a pediatric rheumatology fellowship