RADIO LOLLIPOP
Frequently asked questions

What is Radio Lollipop?
Radio Lollipop is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing care, comfort, play and entertainment to children in hospitals.

A fully equipped radio station and team of volunteers involve children in play and activities, using the sounds of radio to help stimulate the children's imagination.

When and where did Radio Lollipop begin?
Radio Lollipop began in 1979 at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children in England.

There are a total of 18 Radio Lollipops around the world, with locations in the U.K., New Zealand, Australia, Miami, Florida, and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.

Texas Children's Hospital is the only Radio Lollipop hospital in Texas.

Who works for Radio Lollipop?
Radio Lollipop is a 100 percent volunteer-driven program.

How does Radio Lollipop work with Texas Children's?
Radio Lollipop, officially launched in May 1999 at Texas Children's, is an equipped, on-site radio station that broadcasts to patient's rooms via the hospital's television system.

Volunteer deejays create excitement among inpatients by playing Top 40 hits, taking call-in requests and putting kids "on air" to actively participate in the magic of radio.

Each on-air broadcast features games, art projects, storytelling and contests in which kids win prizes.

Why is Radio Lollipop so important to kids and to Texas Children's Hospital?
Radio Lollipop makes kids feel important by giving them a voice and a choice during their hospital stay, a time when they may have few pleasant choices.

At the end of a long day, kids can look forward to playing, using their imagination and socializing.

Radio Lollipop improves quality of care by making kids happy and giving them a more positive outlook.

Volunteer information
For more information on volunteering on Radio Lollipop, call 832-824-2257 or e-mail volunteerservices@texaschildrenshospital.org.