Women for Riley

Women for Riley members support a compelling grants program that advances its mission and impacts individual patients, their families and the hospital as a whole.

Grants submitted by Riley personnel are reviewed in February when the grants committee members vote to approve grants in amounts up to $10,000.

To date, Women for Riley has awarded more than $1.55 million in grants.

The 2021-2022 grants that were approved include:

• Foster Care Bridge Clinic Book Nook
• Support for Vulnerable Asthma Patients
• Medical Staff Skills Labs
• Art Therapy Maternity Support
• 4N Behavioral Health Treatment Programming Supplies
• Clothing Children with Acute Psychiatric Needs on 4N and During Prolonged ED-BHAC (Emergency Department- Behavioral Health Access Center) Stays
• New Diagnosis Patient Guide
• Burn Education Children's Books
• Patient Care Packages for New Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
• Brave & Beautifully Black: Celebrating Diversity in Cancer & Blood Disorders
• Pediatric Airway Management Model
• Ring that Bell
• Safe to Hold in the CVICU
• Adaptive Car Seat Loan Program
• Behavioral Health Lock Boxes
• The Home Safety Project
• Cooking Kits

One of the most anticipated events of the year is the Women for Riley marquee event, the annual Riley Prom each spring.

While prom was virtual the last few years for our in-patient families due to COVID-19, it still provides a special experience for patients and families.

Members decorated, packed and delivered 110 special gift boxes to Riley, to kids at Riley at IU Health North and care packages to the new mothers in the maternity tower.

Women for Riley is planning a 2023 in-person event for our outpatient families. In addition, the virtual component will continue for in-patient families.