Our Mission
Volunteer, Network, Support
Community Around the Children's Hospital (CATCH) is a membership-based group of professionals and local advocates making a difference in children's lives. They dedicate their time, talents and energy to collaborate, engage and support the American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH). A membership in CATCH is a commitment to supporting the children and families of AFCH.
“It’s an easy fun way to give back to the community and the Children’s Hospital.”
Volunteer
Engage in hands-on volunteer work at AFCH, and participate in AFCH volunteer opportunities that are only available to members of CATCH.
Network
Be a part of community leaders, collaborate, and build meaningful connections to enhance your network. Join the LinkedIn group for CATCH to gain connections with other professionals. Attend exclusive member-only events featuring presentations from physicians or researchers.
support
Make a difference in the lives of patients and families in your community through philanthropy. Enhance existing programs and provide financial support for the creation of new ones.
Membership Impact
Provide meals to family members, fund comfort kits with age-appropriate distraction items, create transportation assistance to families traveling from outside Dane County and more.
Are you a CATCH?
“The reason we give back is so that the next family has one less burden when they are here. Their focus is taking care of their child.”
The hospital
American Family Children's Hospital
American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center featuring nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields, including faculty from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health. Named for a generous gift from American Family Insurance and located in Madison, Wisconsin, the state-of-the-art facility wins widespread praise for its expert care and a warm, soothing atmosphere that enhances a child's ability to heal.
“It’s the little things that gets your mind off the things that you’re going through that really goes a long way and make the process so much easier.”
