It's so inspiring to see the incredible young people on our Kidzz Helping Kidzz Advisory Board and their dedication to helping others!
We're thrilled to celebrate Matthew as our November Rising Star!
Matthew's positive energy and commitment to serving children in need are truly amazing. When he's not busy with the Advisory Board, Matthew enjoys playing tennis, rocking out on his guitar, and spending time with his friends, family, and his furry friend, Kenai.
He's also a dedicated student with big dreams of attending an Ivy League college, becoming a lawyer, pursuing a career in politics, and maybe even becoming President of the United States one day! We have no doubt he'll do great things! Thank you, Matthew, for your amazing leadership!
Bringing Smiles to Hospitalized Children this Holiday Season
This fall has been a whirlwind of activity as we get ready for our 2024 toy drive! Our goal is to deliver over 5,000 brand-new toys to bring joy to children aged 2-17 at hospitals throughout Kitsap County, including St. Michael Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, St. Anthony Hospital, and our new partner, Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.
These toys will bring smiles to children who are spending the holidays in the hospital, visiting the emergency room, or attending outpatient clinics.
Community Support Makes it all Possible!
We're so grateful for the incredible support from our community! A big thank you to the local chapter of HOPE worldwide Scouts for their generous donation of 115 toys!
Their scouts program is a wonderful way to encourage young people to get involved in helping others. And speaking of amazing young people, our Kidzz Helping Kidzz Advisory Board and the Hope worldwide Scouts have been busy, meeting twice this month to prepare our toy collection boxes.
Thanks to the Bainbridge Rotary Club's generous grant, we were able to create 120 brand-new boxes! Our warehouse was lively with excitement as everyone worked together to wrap and label each box. It was a real team effort, and the results are beautiful!
You can find these toy donation boxes starting November 18th at local businesses, schools, churches, and county offices throughout Kitsap County.
Kitsap Kids Dentistry Spreads Smiles with "Smiles for Kitsap"
We also want to send a huge shout-out to Kitsap Kid's Dentistry for choosing Kidzz Helping Kidzz for their "Smiles for Kitsap" program! We were so excited to be featured on their website alongside other fantastic non-profits, and we're even more thrilled to announce that we received the most votes!
Thank you to everyone who voted and to our amazing Advisory Board for their help in spreading the word. The $1,500 prize will go a long way in supporting our toy drive.
Handmade with Love: Special Thanks to Dawn Fisher
And a special thank you to Dawn Fisher for her incredible hand-crocheted stuffed animals! Dawn's year-round dedication to creating these cuddly treasures is truly heartwarming.
This year, her creations will bring comfort to children at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. We also want to express our gratitude to St. Michael Medical Center and United Moving and Storage for generously providing us with warehouse and storage space. Your support is invaluable!
Join the 2024 Toy Drive and Make a Difference!
As we gear up for the toy drive, we invite you to join us in our mission to bring joy to hospitalized children.
Your toy donations and helping hands are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support – we can't wait to connect with you here! Or, leave a Comment below...
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