Hospitals are Cold. Be Warm!
Give the Gift of Warmth
Cape Ivy strives to bring warmth to children when they need it most.
Comforting Children
with Warmth
Cape Ivy ponchos are soft, colorful, and designed specifically for children undergoing medical treatment. Unlike sweatshirts and jackets, these ponchos are IV-friendly, opening at the sides to allow easy access to ports and IV lines without disrupting care. The bright prints and fun designs help kids feel more at ease during their hospital stay. Hospital staff and families often describe them as comforting and cheerful—bringing a sense of dignity and warmth during difficult moments.
Request Ponchos
Cape Ivy provides ponchos throughout hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities, along with residential medical facilities like Ronald McDonald House. Hospitals and organizations can request ponchos; parents and caregivers can obtain one through their child’s care team.
Our Mission
Cape Ivy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides warmth, comfort and support to children who have chronic or critical illnesses and their families. Cape Ivy donates IV-friendly fleece ponchos to children in the hospital because robes, sweaters and jackets don’t work well with IV lines and other medical equipment. Cape Ivy is a resource for families experiencing long-term hospitalization of children.
Cape Ivy is managed, promoted and sustained solely by volunteers, along with the dedicated support of the Board of Directors.
Gavin and Meg's Story
I had 12 wonderful years with my beautiful, brave son, Gavin. Unfortunately, along with the good times we had days, months and ultimately years in and out of hospitals as we battled his rare form of CVID. With IVs and PICC lines we found it impossible for him to wear long sleeves. I came up with idea to keep him covered by creating fun fleece poncho capes for him to wear during his weekly infusions or while in the hospital attached to IVs. From this journey sprang the idea of Cape Ivy. My experience as a patient care giver, advocate and parent has given me a perspective that few have.