KICKOFF!! 6th Annual Toy Drive & Fundraiser for OMS Awareness and Research

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The Childlife Department at Mott provides therapeutic play, distraction, cheer and all around enhances the experience of the children at Mott. 

They use our donations to: 
*comfort and entertain kids in the ER- often beanie babies, books, or little trinkets.  
*give kids a small reward for being brave during their "pokes" (port and IV access)
*stock the in-patient and infusion clinic playrooms.  
*provide in-room relief for kids who cannot visit the playroom
*give a gift to kids who are admitted during their birthday or Christmas.


The following are ideas given to me by the ChildLife staff when asked what was most needed….this was also when I found out they do not have a budget (AT ALL) for refreshing the playrooms, restocking the craft supplies and giving gifts to the kids.  They rely entirely on donations and are so very thankful for each and every item! Each item must be new (for infection control), non-relgious and non-violent.

Donation Ideas:
-unopened "prizes" from kid's meals
-decks of cards or card games
-craft supplies (ANY VARIETY!!:)
-board games (pieces are lost over time, so even the classics are appreciated!)
-books
-PLAYDOH (cans must be given to the child each time for infection control)
-stuffed animals
-puzzles
-$5 Kohl's Cares items (double good deed)
-handheld electronic games
-Wii games (each floor has a mobile wii gaming station that was donated!)
-cars
-blocks
-animals
-trains
-action figures
-dolls
-nail polish (for the older girls)
-unfinished wooden shapes and paints
-balls
-bowling sets
End of summer is a great time to find discounted craft and school supplies.  I was recently at Joann Fabrics and found TONS of discounted kids crafts.  Dollar stores and FiveBelow are also a great sources for inexpensive items.

Mott and OMSLifeFoundation are 501c3's and donations are tax deductible (please see a professional tax preparer if you need help with the values)

We had a great turn out last year…our goal was 250 items.  We were able to drop off 271 toys, books, games and stuffed animals to Mott… at Ollie's next IVIG infusion he found a new toy he LOVED….which just happened to have an OMS Life tag on it.  Complete coincidence, but he was playing with a set of foam blocks his MIMI had donated.  Your donations make a difference.  They really do.

You may send items to me:
Katie Whitt
44530 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187

or drop them off at:
The Saline Rec Center
1866 Woodland Drive
Saline, MI 48176

Paparoni's Pizza 32801 Hayes at 14 mile Warren 48088 586.296.7700



With gratitude,
The Whitt Family