Michael
(Bounce Kiddo)
“When I’m with Bounce, I totally forget about my disease. It’s great to just get away from the bad things that are going on in your life.”
Hazel
(Bounce Intern)
“I worked on real, impactful projects that meet emotional and mental health needs that exist far beyond the hospital room.”
Brittany
(Program Manager, Bounce)
“Building community for those who need it most, fulfilment from the best job ever.“
Tessa
(Bounce Intern)
“My job is to put Bounce’s impact – the smiles created and the lives transformed – into words; but all too often Bounce leaves me speechless!”
Bounce Families
Jessica
(Bounce Sibling)
Bounce gives us real family time. It helps us ease out of always worrying about my sister.
Pam
(Bounce Mom)
It’s wonderful to go out knowing she’s with friends who don’t care if she’s perfect- because none of us are.
Jessica D
(Bounce Mom)
Nobody has the same journey. It’s so nice to meet other people and see we’re not so different.
Anita
(Bounce Mom)
“Bounce turned the green light on for us. It’s easy to be consumed with the ‘we can’ts’. Bounce turned the green light on for us.“
Jim
(Bounce Dad)
“We found our place. We found our people. With Bounce, we get to see our kids truly be themselves.“
Kathryn
(Bounce Mom)
“Bounce creates an environment in which Reid can continue to grow physically, socially and emotionally.”
Bounce Kiddos
Jahrel
It gives the kids opportunities to be themselves. It’s just such a joyful feeling. We love it.
– Tenille (Mom)
Tommy
It’s the camaraderie of everyone having the same situation and knowing nobody will look at you funny because of your special equipment.
– Maggie (Mom)
Saida
“Thanks to Bounce, I don’t feel alone at all. Bounce is actually a part of my family.”
Michael
“When I’m with Bounce, I totally forget about my disease. It’s great to just get away from the bad things that are going on in your life.”
Healthcare Partners
Colleen
Director of Developmental, Rehabilitative and Child Life Services at La Rabida Children’s Hospital
Play is the work of children. That’s how children learn. And Bounce makes sure everyone gets a chance to play and learn.
Lindsay
Child Life Specialist at Children’s Hospital University of Illinois
Kids want to be normal and fit in, and Bounce gives them that outlet.
Robyn
Child Life Services Director at Rush Children’s Hospital
I firmly believe Bounce builds resiliency, and helps children cope better with their illness or disability.
Volunteers
Corey
Partner, KPMG Forensic
Want to build a better tomorrow? Join Bounce. We provide a better life and community for kids who will be the future.
Nicole
Partner, Jones Day
Bounce is a dose of therapy – families with real problems handle them with such grace and dignity. What great perspective and inspiration!
Pete
Vice President, CBRE, Inc.
The look on the kid’s faces and the enjoyment on the parents’ faces at a Bounce event is an instant connection.
Dom
Former Intern
Working for a nonprofit was better than I ever imagined. You really get out of this opportunity what you put in.
David W
Partner, Jones Day
“I just want to give (Bounce Parents) a chance to sit down and decompress, knowing their kids are safe and having fun.”
David D
Senior Account Manager, entara
“…a sense of safety, navigation and structure that clearly helps families deal with chronic illness.”
Tessa
Bounce Intern
“My job is to put Bounce’s impact – the smiles created and the lives transformed – into words; but all too often Bounce leaves me speechless!”
Hazel
Bounce Intern
“I worked on real, impactful projects that meet emotional and mental health needs that exist far beyond the hospital room.”
Supporters
Nicole
Partner, Jones Day
Want to join a non-profit where you feel you’re really making a difference? Join Bounce!
Brittany
Program Manager, Bounce
Building community for those who need it most, fulfilment from the best job ever.