Hello!

The Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practice Providers at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern Medicine are hosting a holiday virtual toy drive for the second year! Last year we exceeded our $1000 goal and are hoping to double our contribution this year.

Please join us in donating funds to buy toys, games, books, or gift cards to pediatric cancer patients receiving care at Lurie Children's Hospital. These items will create joy and fun for both children and their families who spend long days at the hospital receiving cancer treatment. They will also stock playrooms and items for the Panda Cares Center of Hope. This site will remain open now through 12/31.

Here are just a few examples of how your dollars can help:

$10 can provide a jigsaw puzzle to help patients’ coordination and focus

$25 can supply crayons, paper, paint and other arts and crafts supplies to provide opportunities for creativity and relaxation

$50 can provide board games for all ages

$100 can help create sensory kits stocked with items to help support and calm patients with disabilities and sensory or mental health issues who may have more difficulty

$150 help purchase iPads to provide engaging digital opportunities patients

$500 can support the Family Services team who purchases and distributes toys and supports patients and their families during difficult times

$1,000 can purchase 10 adaptive communication toys for patients to take home

All donations are tax-deductible and will be acknowledged by Lurie Children’s Foundation.

Thank you for your consideration,

Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practice Providers

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University

Northwestern Medicine