Wolfson Children’s Hospital is once again accepting donations for its 12th annual Christmas in July toy drive. The annual month-long toy and donation drive ensures all patients at Wolfson Children’s have the comfort of toys and a reason to smile as they navigate procedures and treatments. It runs through Monday, July 31st.
Members of the community can browse Wolfson Children’s Amazon wish list for toys specially requested by the Wolfson Children’s Child Life team or make a financial gift at ChristmasJuly.com. This year, the Child Life team is placing an emphasis on sensory toys and gift card donations which are used as rewards for teens and as assistance for patient parents. Requested gift cards include Starbucks, UberEats, Publix and more. For more information, please visit ChristmasJuly.com.
Community members can drop off new, unwrapped toys at Subaru of Jacksonville, 10800 Atlantic Boulevard, through Monday, July 24 at 4 pm. Gift card drop-offs can be scheduled directly with the Family Support Services department here or they can be sent electronically to Child.Life@bmcjax.com.
Wolfson Children’s Hospital says toys are an integral part of the healing and understanding process for patients of all ages. They say children learn through play, so toys, art activities and musical instruments not only instill a sense of normalcy and comfort, but also help babies and younger children continue to develop on track during hospital stays. At Wolfson Children’s, certified Child Life specialists and Master’s-prepared music therapists use toys and instruments as tools to help children understand their conditions and prepare for medical procedures such as blood draws and MRIs. By easing stress and anxiety, Wolfson Children’s says they help kids gain a sense of control in the hospital and Emergency Department environments. Christmas in July allows Child Life specialists and music therapists to restock their toy shelves and identify their most-needed items, which this year includes sensory toys.
About Wolfson Children’s Hospital of Jacksonville Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, is a part of Baptist Health, Northeast Florida’s most comprehensive health system serving every stage of life. Wolfson Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Northeast Florida and serves as the pediatric referral center for North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Staffed 24/7 by pediatric nurses and other healthcare professionals specially trained to work with children, the 281-bed, patient- and family-centered hospital features the latest pediatric medical technology in a welcoming, child-friendly environment. At Wolfson Children’s, nationally recognized pediatric specialists representing nearly every medical and surgical specialty work with pediatricians to provide care for children of all ages with congenital heart conditions, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and endocrinology disorders, orthopedic conditions, behavioral health conditions, traumatic injuries, and more. Wolfson Children’s collaborates with pediatric organizations, including Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the University of Florida College of Medicine—Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic Florida. A Magnet™-designated hospital since 2010, Wolfson Children’s Hospital has been named among the U.S. News & World Report 50 Best Children’s Hospitals year after year, and in 2021, was selected as one of only eight children’s hospitals in the country as a Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital, a recognition of patient quality and safety. For additional information, please visit wolfsonchildrens.com.
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