Something to think about for Christmas

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Dear all,

Okay, I am going to try and update all in one email. Hopefully, should not be too long.

Through Just Imagine Making Miracles Yours, Inc., we will be putting together bags for parents that find themselves abruptly in the children's hospital. As I know, the last thing you are thinking about when you find yourself at the hospital is yourself, and then you find yourself with nothing with you. So, we will be putting together some items that a parent might need in an emergency. Below is a list of things we would like to put in the bags. This is also great for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to help with. We would like to put together 100 bags to start. This may become something that we need to do a few times a year. Any donation is welcome, and so many of you ask what you can do to help. Thank you so much, in advance, for all that you do to continue to help others.

Gift cards: Telephone, gas & grocery

Assorted toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, soap, lip stuff, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner

Snacks, Tea Bags, Hot Chocolate packets, Instant Coffee packets

Pens

Notebook or journal

Voucher for meal in the cafeteria or a local take out place

Magazine/word search, crossword books etc.

Anything that you could think of that may help to get through days in the hospital.

For the kids: The oncology unit can always use little toys for the children to pull out of the basket when getting there chemo treatments and blood drawn ($6.99 barbie, rubix cube, sleeve of matchbox cars, bead kits, lip gloss packs for older girls, and whatever else you think would be a fun little gift to pick from).

Children in the hospital always love to get toys at this time of year, so whatever you want to give is welcomed.

Thank you to everyone that has donated so far. I have been told that the children are loving the gifts. You never know who you may touch.

If you want to get some of these items or toys for the children at the hospital, please feel free to drop them off at our home at 9 Buenta Way in Purdys. Casey goes to the hospital everyday and can bring them and I try to go once a week with anything I need to bring there. Or you can mail it to J.I.M.M.Y., Inc. PO Box 477, Purdys, NY 10578. Please call me if you have any questions (914) 277-8213.

J.I.M.M.Y., Inc. is also listed with www.igive.com. If you would like to shop for yourself through there a percentage will go to J.I.M.M.Y., Inc.

There are other places to help, as well. If interested, the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Foundation, Making Headway, Make-a-Wish, Toys for Tots, The Pinwheel Project, Burn Care Everywhere. If you would like information about these organizations, as well, please let me know.

If, you are interested in sending to the soldiers, which can always use our support, go to www.anysoldier.com.

I hope did not give you too much to think about. This is the time of year that we all want to help and do something special. God above knows how much you did for our family, and how thankful we are to each and every one of you for all your love. Our family is now taking all that you have taught us and giving it back in every way that we can. We have a beautiful community with a lot of love - so please forward this to anyone that you think may want to help. Remember love is free.

Happy Holiday to All, We Love You, Gina & Family