Kids with complex medical conditions already have enough to worry about. Blood draws shouldn’t be one of them

Our vein finder is aging and struggling to get a clear picture. Can you help make blood draws faster and less scary for kids at CHEO?

When you have a complex medical condition, blood draws and IV placements happen all the time.

But that doesn’t mean you get used to them.

They can be uncomfortable. Scary. Sometimes even painful — especially for kids with small or hard-to-find veins.

That’s why we like to use vein finders. They’re small devices, around the size of a TV remote, that use infrared light to help nurses identify veins faster and easier.

That’s a big deal for kids who get regular blood draws and are scared of needles. And for the people who support them.

Without one, we risk more pokes, more tears, and more stress for kids who are already having a hard day.

A new vein finder costs $15,000. It would mean fewer pokes, faster care, and one less thing for a child dealing with a complex medical issue to be afraid of.

Will you help us replace our old vein finder with a new one that makes life easier for kids and youth with complex medical conditions?

Imagine a seven-year-old squeezing her eyes shut tight, bracing herself for the five or six pokes she’s been dreading… only for it to be one and done!

That moment of surprise and relief is what you can make possible for countless children and youth with a generous gift today.

Thank you!