What is CC4K?

Caleb Cares 4 Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 2015 that provides gifts and financial support to pediatric hospital patients and their families. However, the work of CC4K began back in 2012, when then 8 year-old Caleb decided that he wanted to "do something special for someone" for Christmas. His annual Christmas toy drive began that year. The idea to donate toys to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio came to Caleb from his memory of his stay there when he was almost 3 years old. At that time, he had been diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease, an autoimmune disorder with various symptoms that resulted in a week long hospital stay. Caleb doesn't recall much about his hospital stay, aside from the toy cart that navigated the halls, from which patients were allowed to choose a toy to keep them occupied during their stay, and take with them upon their return home.

Because of that one gesture, CC4K began. In 2013 while watching the Children's Miracle Network Telethon, Caleb made the decision to find a way to donate to that cause in addition to donating toys. So, at least 50% of the money raised now goes to CMN.

Since 2012, Caleb Cares 4 Kids has provided over 5,ooo toys to hospitalized children and contributed over $25,000 to the Children's Miracle Network, including $5,000 that was presented during Sunny 95's most recent Radiothon. This is only possible thanks to donations from many generous individuals and local businesses.

In 2023, through the generosity of the Muskingum County 100 Women Who Care, Caleb was able to establish the Caleb Cares 4 Kids Scholarship Fund, awarding $500 yearly to a deserving recipient. For more details, click HERE.

Who is Caleb?

In addition to serving as CEO of CC4K, Caleb has worked at the National Road Zane Grey Museum as a tour guide. He is entering his third year at Heidelberg University as a history & political science major this fall. He is involved on campus, participating in choir, working as a student photographer for the Marketing Department, and serving as yearbook editor.