We’re thrilled to collaborate with Child’s Play once again. As part of this renewed partnership, we’re excited to share that Child’s Play-branded GO Karts will be available this year.
The co-branded GO Karts will be wrapped with Child’s Play’s signature green and white color scheme, along with their logo. This marks the first time our GO Karts feature external markings of a partner. The GO Karts will maintain the same secure, hospital-friendly design as standard GO Karts.
Gamers Outreach & Child’s Play: A Long-Standing Partnership
“For more than two decades, Child’s Play has been at the forefront of improving pediatric care through gaming,” said Zach Wigal, Founder of Gamers Outreach. “Their early support helped scale our manufacturing efforts, and now, we’re coming full circle—introducing a co-branded version of the units to support hospitals in the Child’s Play network. We estimate that thousands of young patients will benefit from these carts every single day. It’s only fitting that Child’s Play, having been instrumental in the growth of this program, takes the lead as the first organization to co-brand a GO Kart.”
Child’s Play had a pivotal role as one of Gamers Outreach’s early supporters. As an early partner, Child’s Play contributed a capacity building grant to bring the very first GO Karts to life. As a result of the grant, we managed to place GO Karts in each of Child Play’s 150 partner hospitals. The Child’s Play-branded GO Karts represent their commitment to enriching the lives of children through play. With that, they’ll not only provide entertainment but also opportunities for social engagement and stress relief.
“Child’s Play has funded gaming carts at various price points, and we’re thrilled to partner with Gamers Outreach and make use of their GO Karts, one of the best in the field, to maximize donor contributions and drive greater impact,” said Travis Eriksen, Executive Director of Child’s Play.
Always For The Kids
Hospitals interested in applying for a unit can do so through the Child’s Play grant program. You can find details on eligibility and the application process on their website.
Our partnership represents a continued commitment to improving the hospital experience for young patients through the power of video games. Together, we are bringing joy, play, and connection to children who need it most.
About Child’s Play
Founded in 2003, Child’s Play Charity is rooted in the healing power of play. Supported by the gaming community, Child’s Play is dedicated to improving the lives of children and teens in hospitals worldwide. With a network of over 200 hospitals, its contributions extend far beyond providing hardware.
In 2015, Child’s Play introduced the Therapeutic Video Game Guide, helping caregivers intentionally select games that best support a child’s needs. In 2017, the charity funded the first Pediatric Gaming and Technology Specialist within children’s hospitals. Today, with over 50 specialists funded across 30 states and 7 countries, this growing career field brings dedicated gaming experts into hospitals to support therapeutic gaming, integrate technology, maintain gaming systems, and—most importantly—play games with kids to enhance their hospital experience.With the continued support of the community, Child’s Play Charity remains committed to improving the lives of pediatric patients and discovering new ways to help children Play Games, Feel Better™.