Brighten someone’s hospital day
Share Comfort. Spread Care.
From thoughtful gifts to everyday essentials, every purchase helps support Patient Comfort Programs that brighten the lives of patients, families, visitors and healthcare teams.
Online Gift Shop
Shop by the gesture
Send a thoughtful gift, comfort basket, or order local food and snacks through the Brighten Group Gift Shop online or in the hospital.
Featured Products
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A Gift for any season
Online & Available in Gift Shop
Wooden Roses
Online & Available in Gift Shop
Grab & Go - Lunch & Snacks
Online & Available in Gift Shop
Mission & Impact
Generations of Comfort, Care & Community
Every purchase at the Brighten Group Gift Shop helps make a difference. Profits support Patient Comfort Programs and initiatives that bring comfort, care and kindness to patients, families and staff at Saint John Regional Hospital — continuing a tradition that began in 1919.
Since 1919Generations of caring for our hospital and the Saint John community.
Every Purchase Gives BackThe Brighten Group Gift Shop profits help support Patient Comfort Programs and meaningful hospital initiatives.
10,000+ Each YearPatients and families supported through Brighten Group Patient Comfort Programs.
In Person
Gift Shop, Main Lobby
Hospital-friendly gifts, comfort baskets, local food options, and everyday essentials. Every purchase supports Patient Comfort Programs at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
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Patient Comfort Programs
Funded by the Gift Shop, Powered by Care & Community
Patient Comfort Cart
Complimentary drinks and snacks for patients and families in Oncology, Dialysis, and Surgical waiting areas.
Clothing Cupboard
Supplying emergency clothing and essential sundries that help patients feel comfortable, cared for, and supported.
Tops for Tots
A Community of knitters produce and donate hand-knit baby hats that provide a special welcome to each of our new community members.
View patterns →Volunteer
Join a legacy of Comfort, Care, and Community
For generations, volunteers have been at the heart of the Brighten Group. From our Hospital Gift Shop to our Patient Comfort Initiatives. every role helps strengthen the care and community that patients, families and staff experience at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Volunteers are coordinated through Horizon Health Network.
Patient Story
A small gesture can change a waiting room
“I want to thank you immensely for the hot coffee, juice and nutritious snack on your cart in the OR waiting area. As a family member who has been in that waiting room numerous times, not wanting to leave in case the doctor came out, your cart was greatly appreciated.”- DD, family member of a patient