Thank you for visiting the Happy Pack Wish List! My name is Meredith Rutsky and I’m an RN at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York. While being in the hospital can be a frightening and lonely experience at any time, the increased anxiety and current strict no-visitor policy make this particular time an even more challenging one. Happy Packs are intended to break the tedium and spread joy by providing patients with activities from a simpler time- things to keep their mind sharp and their spirits lifted. I also hope it serves as a reminder that their caregivers are there to give them more than just medicine. Thank you for your generosity and please SPREAD THE WORD! Let’s keep this program as big and sustainable as possible!