The book teaches us the importance of giving and in that spirit, we wanted to provide readers information on other opportunities to help our communities. Here you will find links to various charities, toy drives and non-profits.
Toys Donation sites …
Toys for Tots – The Marine Toys for Tots program helps millions of less fortunate children share in the magic of the holidays. The local Toys for Tots Campaigns are the heart and soul of the program managed by dedicated United States Marines and local volunteers.
Ronald McDonald House – Ronald McDonald House programs, located near top children’s hospitals, allow parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child and benefit from the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs. Ronald McDonald Family Room programs offer a quiet respite for all families right in the hospital.
Salvation Army Angel Tree Program – Every child deserves to experience the joy of Christmas morning. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year. Use this link to find an angel tree program in your area.
Stuffed Animals For Emergencies – Stuffed Animals For Emergencies (SAFE) is a 23-year-old nonprofit organization that is run entirely by volunteers. Our volunteers take in donations of new and gently used stuffed animals, blankets, books, children’s clothes, and baby items, cleans these items, and then find organizations in their area who can use the donations for children in traumatic or emotional situations.
Second Chance Toys – Second Chance Toys is a nonprofit corporation founded in 2006 to rescue and recycle plastic toys for children in need by donating them to community organizations. Because non-biodegradable plastic is kept out of our landfills, Second Chance Toys is helping the environment at the same time.
Cancer Donation sites …
TGen Foundation – The Translational Genomics Research Institute, is an Arizona-based, nonprofit medical research institute affiliated with City of Hope. They are dedicated to conducting groundbreaking research with life-changing results. They work to unravel the genetic components of common and complex diseases, including cancer, neurological disorders, infectious disease, and rare childhood disorders.
Barb’s Team supporting Pancreatic Cancer – Barb’s Team was organized in honor of Barb and all donations go exclusively to TGen’s research efforts related to Pancreatic Cancer.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of their founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network – Founded in 1999, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer. Their urgent mission is to save lives. They attack pancreatic cancer on all fronts: research, clinical initiatives, patient services and advocacy. They are determined to accelerate progress and improve patient outcomes.
Stand Up To Cancer – Stand Up To Cancer’s (SU2C) mission is to raise funds to accelerate the pace of groundbreaking translational research that can get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. SU2C brings together the best and the brightest researchers and mandates collaboration among the cancer community.
American Cancer Society – The American Cancer Society is on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until they do, they will be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. Whether they’re working in a community near you or one halfway around the world, their mission remains the same: to save lives.