RWJBarnabas Health’s Children’s Specialized Hospital and Foundation Collaborate with Local Businesses for Inaugural Art Exhibit

Local Businesses Exhibit Art Created by Pediatric Patients

New Brunswick, New Jersey, (October 8, 2024) – Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) and CSH Foundation are partnering with local businesses throughout New Jersey to highlight the value of inclusion and acceptance through creativity. Businesses are exhibiting original artwork created by CSH patients to help spread awareness, promote inclusivity, and raise funds for CSH Foundation.

The purpose of Children’s Specialized Hospital is to provide world-leading, family-centered medical and rehabilitative care for children and youth with unique health challenges so every child can reach their full potential. By hosting an art exhibit, businesses are shining a positive spotlight on these local children while simultaneously supporting CSH.

“Celebrating our patients’ artistic talents helps deepen the community’s understanding and appreciation of the diverse abilities of children with special health care needs,” said Matthew B. McDonald III, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital. “This exhibit only strengthens our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all children and their families. We’re grateful to our community partners for standing beside us in this effort.”

Exhibits can be found at the following locations:

• LeGrand Coffee House at 10 Green Street, Woodbridge, NJ
• Fruit Republique Juicery at 1001 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, NJ
• Outta Hand Pizza at 311 South Avenue West, Westfield, NJ

“We’re thrilled to partner with Children’s Specialized Hospital on this initiative and showcase the immense talents of their patients,” said Eric LeGrand, owner of LeGrand Coffee House. “I know this art exhibit will have a positive impact on our patrons, promoting inclusion and acceptance for kids and families that need community support the most.”

When perusing the art exhibits, business patrons can access a QR code to make a donation to CSH Foundation online or visit the virtual art show any time and donate at give2csh.org/artshow. Each donation directly supports the vital medical services, innovative treatment programs, and research studies that are transforming the lives of children in New Jersey and beyond.

“The amazing care that takes place at Children’s Specialized Hospital would not be possible without the support of our generous donors and organizations throughout the community,” said Alissa Memoli, President and Chief Development Officer at CSH Foundation. “Together, we are making miracles happen for children in need.”

Art exhibits can be found at local businesses throughout the month of October.

For more information about CSH, please visit rwjbh.org/csh.

About Children’s Specialized Hospital

Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children and young adults from birth to 21 years of age facing special healthcare challenges – from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to a full scope of developmental, behavioral, and mental health concerns. At 15 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective so each child can reach their full potential.

About Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation

When you give to Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) Foundation, 100% of your donation supports the programs and services of CSH that are transforming the lives of children with special healthcare needs. The CSH Foundation receives philanthropic support from those who share our mission and commitment to ensuring that all children with special healthcare needs receive the life-changing care they need to reach their full potential. To help or learn more, visit