Susie Q's Kids: Comforting Kids in Need, One Comfort Bag at a Time
At the heart of every comfort bag delivered by Susie Q’s Kids is a legacy of love, resilience, and compassion – a legacy that began with Susan McBride, affectionately known as Susie. After a lifetime spent navigating medical challenges, Susie touched countless lives with her warm heart, playful spirit, and unwavering desire to help others. Though she passed away in 2017 at the age of 31 due to an infection, her light continues to shine through every soft panda bear, cozy blanket, and activity kit that brings comfort to a child in need.
Susie knew firsthand what it meant to be scared, lonely, or overwhelmed in a hospital bed. She also knew the healing power of a teddy bear to hold, a journal to write in, or a simple pair of fuzzy socks that felt like home. Her mother, Dr. Mary Welsh, co-founded Susie Q’s Kids to carry on that spirit of giving, and today, that mission is thriving.
Thanks to generous grants from Meadowbrook Country Club, Oakland Hills Country Club, and Prestwick Village Golf Club, Susie Q’s Kids was able to deliver over 300 comfort bags to children across local hospitals, shelters, hospices, and more with grants from EFC. Among them, 50 bags were specially tailored with sensory items for children with autism, thoughtfully designed to soothe and support during moments of anxiety and overwhelm.
“We were honored to meet and partner with Dr. Mary Welsh, co-founder of Susie Q’s Kids. This amazing organization is considered an extension of her daughter Susie’s life here on earth, providing comfort bags to kids in the community who have experienced some type of trauma.”
These comfort bags are more than just bundles of items—they’re bundles of love, created with purpose, packed with care, and delivered with Susie’s spirit guiding the way.
