Hayden's Toy Drive is in its 3rd year. It started in 2006. Since Hayden was born with congenital heart disease and had to have open heart surgery in December 2001, we have taken items to the hospital every year on his birthday. In 2006, when Hayden was 4 years old, he started telling people that we were collecting toys for Phoenix Children's Hospital or "my hospital" as he lovingly calls it. We started getting donations from his pre-school class, church, family and friends. The first year that Hayden's Toy Drive was around, we collected 766 toys and raised $5610.00.
In 2007, we expanded the toy drive and the response was even greater. We were thrilled with how many people were willing to donate to the children that were stuck in the hospital over Christmas. Last year we collected 2049 items, including toys, clothing and pajamas. The hospital was thrilled and said that we were the biggest toy drive that did not have corporate sponsers.
We are working on getting 2008 arranged. We are collecting toys all year round. So, if you have any new toys hanging around, we would be happy to come get them. Also, they take used DVD's, books, CD's, video games and video game systems.
We appreciate all the wonderful people out there that have helped to make Hayden's Toy Drive a huge success! Thank you! Thank you!
