Why a Virtual Toy Drive? Greenville Health System Children's
Hospital treats more than 100,000 infants,
children, and adolescents each year. That
number translates to lots of children with lots
of needs. Although patients in the Children's
Hospital are treated by some of the best
pediatricians in the country, their needs go
beyond what most people consider traditional
"medical care." Children's Hospital patients
also have psycho-social needs, which can be met
through specific items such as toys, care
packages, birthday parties, attending camps,
etc.
For example, a child receiving a painful
treatment might benefit from the distraction of
playing with a toy. A child's spirits could be
lifted by having a birthday party in the
hospital on that special day. Funds are very
limited for these kinds of needs, which
presents a special opportunity for community
involvement. As a result, the Office of
Philanthropy & Partnership came up with the
concept of having a Virtual Toy Drive.
What Is a Virtual Toy Drive?The
Children's Hospital Virtual Toy Drive,
presented by WYFF 4, is an easy, rewarding way
for the community to help support patients and
families of Children's Hospital. The hope is
that through conveying the needs of Children's
Hospital, awareness will be raised for these
value-added items. The Virtual Toy Drive offers
potential donors the opportunity to purchase
items that will go directly to children who are
patients in the Children's Hospital. As a
donor, you know exactly how your money is being
spent because you are in control of selecting
items for children in need.
We believe the Virtual Toy Drive is an
innovative approach to filling a crucial need.
We want our donors to feel like they are making
a difference through their gifts, which is why
we want you to understand just how important
these value-added items are to the children and
their families of Children's Hospital.
Will you please join us in making a difference
in the life of a child?
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