National Patch Day (June 24th)

Quick facts
When is it?	Every June 24th
Tagged as:	Clothing Healthcare Items & Things
What's the hashtag?	#NationalPatchDay
We first published this page on:	Apr 2nd, 2025
We last updated this page:	Apr 2nd, 2025

A patch might seem like a small thing—just fabric and thread. But stitched into it is something bigger: encouragement.

National Patch Day brings that feeling to life, giving people a way to send warmth and support to kids facing serious illness. These aren’t just decorations. They’re bright little flags of care, often arriving when someone needs it most.

Kindness doesn’t need to shout to be powerful. A patch tucked inside an envelope can spark joy and ease loneliness. It reminds young patients they’re not forgotten.

Each patch, carefully chosen and mailed with love, becomes part of something larger—a quiet network of support. It’s a creative, hands-on way to lift spirits and spread connection where it matters.

How to Celebrate National Patch Day

National Patch Day offers a unique opportunity to spread kindness and support to children and teens facing health challenges. Here are several engaging ways to participate:

Send a Personalized Patch

Choose a vibrant patch that reflects the recipient’s interests or brings a smile. Mail it with a heartfelt note to brighten their day. This simple act can provide comfort and remind them they’re not alone.

Host a Patch-Making Event

Gather friends, family, or community members to craft unique patches. Use various materials like fabric, embroidery, or even paint.

Once completed, send these creations to organizations supporting young individuals in need.

Collaborate with Local Schools

Partner with schools to organize patch-designing workshops. Students can learn about empathy and creativity while creating patches for peers experiencing health issues.

This fosters a sense of community and understanding among students.

Raise awareness by posting about National Patch Day on your social platforms. Share photos of patches you’ve made or stories behind them. Encourage others to join the movement and spread positivity.

Research and donate to organizations dedicated to providing patches to children facing health challenges.

Financial contributions help sustain their missions and reach more individuals in need. Your support can make a significant impact.

History of National Patch Day

National Patch Day began on June 24, 2023, thanks to a young boy named Oliver and his father, Brian Burkhardt. When Oliver was diagnosed with leukemia, his world turned upside down.

During treatment, he started collecting patches sent by friends, family, and supporters. Each patch brought a little joy, reminding him that people cared. These small gifts helped him feel seen and supported, even on the hardest days.

Seeing how much these patches helped Oliver, Brian created the Oliver Patch Project. The goal was simple—bring that same comfort to other children facing serious illness.

They launched National Patch Day to spread this mission across the country. The idea quickly caught on. People loved how such a small thing could mean so much.

Now, each year, more people join in. They mail patches, design their own, or support the project in other creative ways. National Patch Day has grown into a moment of kindness and connection. It turns pieces of fabric into tiny symbols of hope.

Though the day started with one boy’s journey, it now touches lives far beyond his own. Through this thoughtful tradition, communities lift up young patients in a way that’s personal, heartfelt, and easy to do.