Old Bridge High School is partnering with The Marisa Tufaro Foundation to transform Lombardi Field into a Winter Wonderland for a Holiday Knight Toy Drive.
The event will take place during the football team’s Sept. 13 home game against Piscataway, at which spectators are invited to drop off a brand new and unwrapped toy (a list of recommended items can be found below) or gift card as they enter the stadium.
Can’t make it to the game but would still like to support the cause. Please CLICK HERE to make an online monetary donation, which will be put toward the purchase of a new toy.
The toys and gift cards will be donated to Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center in Edison for distribution during the holiday season and beyond. They will meet the needs of pediatric inpatients and visitors to the hospital’s pediatric emergency department, who can benefit any time of year from a diversion during treatments, medical procedures and extended admissions.
They will also benefit children at the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at JFK University Medical Center, children at Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, and underserved children in the greater Middlesex County area.
“We are so grateful to Old Bridge High School and The Marisa Tufaro Foundation for organizing this toy drive,” said Amie Thornton, president, chief hospital executive, Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center.
“These toys will bring a wonderful dose of holiday joy to our young patients and their families during the holiday season and beyond.”
Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the Old Bridge Holiday Knight Toy Drive.
WISH LIST
The Marisa Tufaro Foundation is partnering with Old Bridge High School to collect toys for pediatric patients and other children in need. Please consider bringing a brand new, unwrapped toy or gift card from the recommended list below to donate at Old Bridge’s Sept. 13 home football game against Piscataway. All donations will be distributed to pediatric patients and other children in need throughout the greater Middlesex County area. Your generosity is appreciated beyond words.
RECOMMENDED ITEMS FOR DONATION
Infant toys (toys that make noise, light up)
Infant mobiles, crib mirrors, crib music players
Baby rattles
Toddler playsets (such as Little People)
Barbie, princesses, baby dolls
Play-Doh/Model Magic and tools
Arts and craft supplies, coloring books, crayons, and markers
Lego, Mega Bloks, K’NEX playsets
Matchbox, Hot Wheels cars and playsets
Uno cards, playing cards, other card games
Children’s books (hardcover or paperback)
Board books for babies
Plastic animals and dinosaurs
Books for young teens and teens
Board games
Action figures (non-violent)
Kitchen play items
Sticker books
Puzzles (25 to 100 pieces)
Electronic learning toys
Hand-held video games
Sports equipment (basketballs, footballs, soccer balls)
Educational games
Bubbles
Gift cards: Visa, American Express, Amazon, iTunes, Target