Inspiring Our Community To Uplift Children On Their Toughest Days
Kelly’s Kidz partners with local pediatric hospitals in Philadelphia and South Jersey to provide toys, games, and comfort items such as pajamas and socks to children during their hospital stay. Together, we aim to lift spirits and brighten days—one toy at a time.
From One Personal Experience to a Bigger Mission
Kelly’s Kidz was founded by Bob Kelly after a deeply personal experience—when his son Austin was hospitalized at just 8 months old. During that difficult time, Bob made a promise: if he could bring his son home, he would find a way to help other children going through similar struggles.
That promise became a mission.
What began with funding a hospital radio studio and sensory art center at Nemours Children’s Hospital has grown into a year-round effort supporting pediatric patients across the region. A yearly glance at Kelly’s Kidz consists of seasonal toy drives and pajama collections, many of which culminate in joyful, festive events—especially the annual December holiday celebration at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
Over the years, Kelly’s Kidz has delivered nearly 20,000 toys, along with coats, socks, and pajamas —because kids need comfort and care all year long. With your support, we’re able to lift spirits throughout the year and make some of the most difficult days for patients and their families a little brighter.
Bringing Comfort, Joy, and Hope
At Kelly’s Kidz, we’re dedicated to brightening the lives of children in pediatric hospitals. Through toy drives, cozy pajama donations, and our many events, we are able to deliver smiles when they’re needed most. Thanks to the kindness of our community, generous donors, and dedicated volunteers, Kelly’s Kidz has been able to reach thousands of children in our area. Whether it’s a stuffed animal to cuddle during a difficult procedure or a festive event to break up the routine of hospital life, every contribution makes a meaningful impact. What began as a single promise has blossomed into a year-round mission of compassion, all made possible by the generosity of people like you.
How you can make a difference
What kinds of items do you collect?
How can I donate toys or pajamas?
Do you take monetary donations?
Can I get involved as a volunteer or event partner?
Absolutely! We’re always looking for volunteers, partners, and businesses to help collect, sort, and deliver donations—or host their own drives. Contact us to learn how you can make a difference.
☘️ Irish Fall Festival Update ☘️
Thank you to all of our vendors, visitors, volunteers, and everyone who came out today and helped make Friday a great day at the Irish Fall Festival. We truly appreciate your support.
Because of the weather forecast, vendors will be permitted to remain open until 9:00 PM tonight, rather than the normal 7:00 PM closing time.
Due to the threat of significant tidal flooding Saturday morning and the Governor’s declaration of a State of Emergency, there will be no vendors on the street on Saturday.
At this time, the Pipe Exhibition is still scheduled to proceed at 10:00 AM Saturday at the North Wildwood Community Center.
We will continue to monitor conditions and the forecast throughout the day Saturday. A decision regarding Sunday’s vendors and the Irish Fall Festival Parade will be made sometime Saturday and announced as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued support of the Irish Fall Festival. Please stay safe and watch for additional updates. ☘️ ... See MoreSee Less
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No Shower IRISH Happy Hour moving Inside tonight. Full kitchen, Irish Dancers, Pipe and Drums and all the great sing alongs to get the weekend started. Listen on Kool 98.3. Plus we have the 2026 Irish Weekend Sweatshirts for ya.
See ya tonight at 22nd & Boardwalk. ... See MoreSee Less
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Get ready to SHOUT this weekend!!☘️☘️
Strolling the shops on Saturday to check out all the vendors? Make a pit stop at Curran’s from 1pm-6pm for a dance party with DJ Gibby and I!🇮🇪
Come grab a bite to eat and a drink with me! We’ll be set up right outside Curran’s so stroll on by! Bruno will be selling Irish Sweatshirts to benefit Kelly’s Kidz as well!
All the events on Irish Weekend lead up to the Sunday parade in Wildwood!🎺
🧸 If you can, grab some pjs or a donation from the local shops to donate to Kelly’s Kidz and benefit the kids at the local pediatric hospitals! ... See MoreSee Less
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