The 911 Gives Hope for the Holidays toy drive is taking place this weekend in the parking lot of the east side Walmart. All weekend local first responders and the radio personalities from Townsquare Media will be on hand to accept your toy donations.
In addition, first responders will be collecting at the Henderson Wal-Mart from 8am – 6:00pm Saturday and Nellis Lawn & Landscape will be at Evansville Wal-Mart West from 7a – 9p Saturday and 7a – 5p on Sunday.
All locations will be collecting new toys, stuffed animals and games. You can also donate gift cards or cash. The donations will be distributed to the local hospitals, Ronald McDonald Houses, Evansville Psychiatric Childrenβs Center and ECHO healthcare.
Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/592600476638764
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911 Gives Hope for the Holidays has been making Christmas brighter for children who are spending the holidays in local hospitals since 2009. Throughout the years, the kind and generous spirit of Tri-State residents has filled semi-trailer trucks that are then distributed to local hospitals, bringing comfort and joy to those who need it the most.
911 Gives Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive was directly inspired by Mykenna βMickeyβ Phernetton. Mickey had spent a lot of time in hospitals outside of Evansville and would always receive toys from the hospital staff while she was there. When Townsquare Media – Evansville/Owensboro approached 911 Gives Hope about doing a toy drive, it was easy to figure out who they wanted the beneficiaries to be β kids in local hospitals.
