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Last year, over 2,000 kids were admitted overnight to UPMC Children's Hospital during the holiday season. With your help, we can ensure each patient who walks through our doors receives a new toy to make them smile. Due to increased protocols and the health and safety of our patients, UPMC Children's is not accepting any outside toy donations this year. Instead, we're going virtual and raising money so our Child Life Department can purchase new toys and gifts for our brave patients.
"Being in the hospital during the holidays is so hard on families. Thankfully, Child Life is always around to cheer Noelle up (or even check on her parents)! Whether it's toys, events, celebrities or just stopping by to say hi.... it always brightens our day!" Stacie, mom of patient, Noelle
Donate directly to our Virtual Holiday Toy Drive by clicking "Donate" on this page or start your own fundraising page to share with family and friends by clicking "Start Fundraising". Together, we can bring smiles and laughter into our hallways!
How to Create Your Own Page
Follow these steps to create your own fundraising page in support of the Virtual Holiday Toy Drive.
Step 1 | Click the Start Fundraising button on this page .
Step 2 | Sign up to use JustGiving by providing your name, email, and a secure password. Complete your profile by providing your address .
Step 3 | Select how you are raising funds. All options will still support the Virtual Holiday Toy Drive .
Step 4 | Customize your page! Add your own story and photos, and even post updates on your progress .
Don't forget to share your fundraising page with friends and family. The donations raised on your page will count towards our overall Virtual Holiday Toy Drive goal!