Wolfson Children’s Christmas in July, presented by Subaru of Jacksonville, is once again accepting donations, giving people the ability to spread joy and support Wolfson Children’s Hospital patients through a variety of donation options. The annual month-long toy and donation drive ensures all patients at the hospital have the comfort of toys and a reason to smile as they navigate procedures and treatments.
The drive is under way now, ending July 31. Members of the community can browse Wolfson Children’s Amazon wish list at amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3P0YJR0WAGNHD for toys specially requested by the Wolfson Children’s Child Life team or make a financial gift at ChristmasJuly.com.
This year, the Child Life team is placing an emphasis on infant toys, arts and crafts kits and supplies, as well as gift cards in small denominations, which are used as both rewards for older children and as assistance for patient parents. Requested gift cards include Starbucks, Uber Eats, Publix and more.
For more information, go to ChristmasJuly.com.
Community members can also drop off new, unwrapped toys at Subaru of Jacksonville, 10800 Atlantic Blvd., through until 5 p.m. July 30. Gift card drop-offs can be scheduled directly with the Child Life department at calendly.com/wolfsonchildlifedepartment or they can be sent electronically to Child.Life@bmcjax.com. At Wolfson Children’s, child life specialists and music therapists use instruments and toys as tools to help children understand their conditions and prepare for medical procedures, like blood draws, IV placements and MRIs. The toys and donations from Christmas in July help keep the toy shelves full, giving the Child Life and Music Therapy teams the supplies they need to support, comfort and care for every patient.
