The toys help child life specialists at Parkland meet the developmental and emotional needs of children within the hospital system. Toys are given to all children who are hospitalized at Parkland to help with their therapy and movement and to give the parent and child what they need to play together. Play is the work of children and toys are their tools. Toys and personal items needed for teenage children include Walkman radios, footballs, basketballs, wallets, purses, jewelry and hand-held video games. Also, the hospital's Social Services department is accepting clothing items for adults.
Monetary gifts are always welcome.
Donors may specify the department or area for their gift. The deadline to deliver new toys and other personal items to Parkland Foundation is Friday, December 18.