A Moment of Magic

Help us raise dues to continue to bring A Moment of Magic to kids near us. A Moment of Magic is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved children and to inspire them to be brave, strong, and fearless through fun and engaging social wellness activities. With your support, we will be able to bring this magic and joy to kids for another year!

At A Moment of Magic at the University of Iowa, we believe in the power of connection, imagination, and joy.

As a student-led chapter of a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we bring uplifting experiences to children in hospitals, foster care, and underserved communities across Iowa. Dressed as beloved characters—or as ourselves—our volunteers lead activities, share stories, and offer moments of joy and companionship during what may be a challenging time.

Our characters bring magic to life through costume and play.

Our “magic makers” help make every visit safe, smooth, and meaningful.

Together, we remind kids of what it means to be Brave, Strong, and Fearless.

Your donation helps us:

Every visit is powered by student volunteers and generous supporters like you. With your help, we can continue showing up for the kids and communities who invite us in—bringing a little extra light wherever we go.

Thank you for supporting the magic.

Help us raise dues to continue to bring A Moment of Magic to kids near us. A Moment of Magic is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved children and to inspire them to be brave, strong, and fearless through fun and engaging social wellness activities.

With your support, we will be able to bring this magic and joy to kids for another year!

Help us raise dues to continue to bring A Moment of Magic to kids near us. A Moment of Magic is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved children and to inspire them to be brave, strong, and fearless through fun and engaging social wellness activities. With your support, we will be able to bring this magic and joy to kids for another year!

Misericordia's A Moment of Magic has been working this semster on connecting with the Dallas and surrounding area's of Pennsylvania. We are currently a Magic Maker chapter with hopes of becoming a Character Chapter by Fall 2025. With your help and donations we are able to achieve our goal and connect with more children in the area!

In January, we were fortunate enough to go on a 25-Days-of-Magic visit, where we connected with an incredible family. We would love to do more magical visits and events but we need your help to make it happen.

GoFundMe is matching the first $250 in donations! Donate first and help double your impact!

Every donation helps us bring smiles, magic, and meaningful connections to medically vulnerable and underserved children. Please consider donating to support our chapter and help us spread the magic of AMoM to more families in our community.

Help us raise dues to continue to bring A Moment of Magic to kids near us. A Moment of Magic is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved children and to inspire them to be brave, strong, and fearless through fun and engaging social wellness activities. With your support, we will be able to bring this magic and joy to kids for another year!

The WVU chapter was adopted by A Moment of Magic in May 2017 and established at WVU in June 2017! In 2022, we completed over 300 visits, met over 3,000 children, and completed 5,500 volunteer hours.

We have formed partnerships with local organizations such as Ruby Memorial Hospital, On Eagle’s Wings, CureFest USA, Morgantown’s Ronald McDonald House, and MountaineerTHON. While our services are focused in the West Virginia area, we have visited children throughout the nation. We accept any college volunteer with open arms and appreciate any help that can will allow us to spread magic.

Help us raise dues to continue to bring A Moment of Magic to kids near us. A Moment of Magic is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved children and to inspire them to be brave, strong, and fearless through fun and engaging social wellness activities. With your support, we will be able to bring this magic and joy to kids for another year!

At A Moment of Magic at UCLA, your help would spread the magic to children in need throughout the greater Los Angeles area and beyond! Your encouragement aids us in seeing this mission come true by helping to decrease transportation costs, increase our training provided to volunteers, grow our chapter, and to transform our members into characters!

Thank you for supporting our vision, and believing in the magic!

Help us raise dues to bring A Moment of Magic to kids near us and start a chapter at my new school! A Moment of Magic is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved children and to inspire them to be brave, strong, and fearless through fun and engaging social wellness activities. With your support, we will be able to bring this magic and joy to kids year after year!

Help us raise dues to continue to bring A Moment of Magic to kids near us. A Moment of Magic is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved children and to inspire them to be brave, strong, and fearless through fun and engaging social wellness activities.

A Moment of Magic - Virginia Commonwealth University has had the honor of working with the Children's Hospital that is on the MCV campus often. We've managed a few visits in the two years that we have been formed. With your support we can grow our reach and deepen our impact in the years to follow.

Your donations will help us reach more children and spread joy.

Help us raise dues to continue to bring A Moment of Magic to kids near us. A Moment of Magic is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved children and to inspire them to be brave, strong, and fearless through fun and engaging social wellness activities. As a new and growing chapter, we are super excited to get more and more involved with the community. With your support, we will be able to bring this magic and joy to kids for another year and help grow AMoM at UVA and in the Charlottesville Area!

Help us raise dues to continue to bring A Moment of Magic to kids in the Greater Wilkes-Barre Area. A Moment of Magic is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved children and to inspire them to be brave, strong, and fearless through fun and engaging social wellness activities.

And now—we’re bringing that magic home.

This year, we will be adding a new Wilkes University Chapter to A Moment of Magic. The Wilkes Chapter will continue this mission, bringing joy and empowerment to kids in our community and beyond.

Our chapter means so much more than just putting on costumes. It’s about community, connection, and giving back to a place that holds a special piece of our heart. Wilkes-Barre is the hometown of AMOM’s Founder, and this chapter is our way of honoring those roots and giving back to a city that’s given so much.

We believe in the strength and spirit of the Wilkes-Barre community. It’s a place full of incredible kids who deserve joy, support, and moments of pure magic.

With your support, we'll be able to begin bringing magic to kids this year!

At Temple University, our spirited community of volunteers is driven by passion and purpose. We're on a mission to bring A Moment of Magic directly to the hearts of vulnerable and underserved children in our neighborhoods. Our aim is to empower every kid to be brave, strong, and fearless by offering fun and engaging social wellness activities. We believe that every child deserves a moment of enchantment that lights up their world.

Our dedicated Temple volunteers are the core of this mission. From the classroom to community events, our volunteers pour their heart into ensuring that every smile is genuine and every laugh is louder than the last.

With your generous support, we can continue to uplift and inspire more children for another vibrant year of impactful storytelling, creative play, and healing community connections. Help us raise the funds needed to fuel our dreams and expand our reach. Join us in making every day a little brighter for our kids, and keep the magic alive for another unforgettable year!

Celebrate 10 Years of Magic with Us! ✨

Ten years ago, A Moment of Magic began in a dorm room with a dress, a dream, and a GoFundMe. Our vision was simple: to empower college students to make hospitals a little less scary and a lot more magical for children facing serious illnesses.

Through arts, play, and the magic of beloved characters, we’ve created moments of joy, laughter, and imagination that transform hospital stays into unforgettable experiences. These moments have a profound impact on the mental health and quality of life of the children we serve. At the same time, we’re building tomorrow’s leaders by offering college students meaningful leadership opportunities—proving that everyone has the power to make a difference.

Today, as we celebrate a decade of magic, we’re returning to our roots by crowdfunding once again to fuel our mission. Our 10th-anniversary GoFundMe campaign aims to raise $10,000 to reach 100 hospitalized children across the country.

How Your Donation Helps:

Funds magical hospital visits led by trained college volunteers

Provides arts and play supplies for hospitalized children

Helps return the personhood to the patient by creating joyful experiences that remind children they are more than their diagnosis

Every dollar brings us closer to delivering moments of comfort and connection to children who need it most.

Together, we’ve already created magic for more than 150,000 children over the years. With your support, we can continue to spread hope and happiness for another decade.

Help us make our 10th anniversary truly magical.

Donate today and share our story!

Thank you for believing in the magic of what we do. Your generosity is the spark that makes it all possible.