St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Collecting Donations During Special “Christmas in July” Event

St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is collecting monetary donations and new, unwrapped toys during a special “Christmas in July” drive. The items will be used to entertain and comfort hospitalized kids throughout the year.

“Medical settings are a new, unfamiliar world for most children, and providing them with a toy or activity can bring a momentary escape from the hospital experience and their illness,” said St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Child Life Supervisor Leah Frohnerath in a news release. “A well-stocked toy closet ensures that patients receive a gift on holidays, birthdays, during significant milestones in their treatment and whenever they need additional comfort.” 

Here’s how you can make a difference:

• Make a donation online or select a gift from our virtual toy store throughout July at StJosephsChristmas.org.
• Make a donation by texting STJOES to 85944 and a one-time donation of $10 will be billed to your mobile phone bill.
• Drop off toys and donations in the circular drive in front of St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital during the special “Christmas in July” community event Friday, July 22, from 7 a.m. to
  3 p.m.  

Donation requests include gift cards, electronics, kid-friendly movies, puzzles, arts and crafts supplies, bubbles, infant toys, crib mobiles, teen games and magazines. 

For more information about “Christmas in July,” to make an online donation, or to see a detailed wish list, visit StJosephsChristmas.org or call 813-443-2046.