PHILANTHROPIC OPPORTUNITY
Bow-WOW , what a crazy year ! I hope everyone up at the North Pole is staying healthy — wearing their masks and washing their paws often . ( Check out my special Christmas mask ! Who do you think I am ?)
Since I wrote last , our paw-some community really stepped up to support the staff and patients at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children ’ s . For Christmas in 2019 , they donated more than $ 52,000 in gifts and toys to help bring cheer to our kids all year long . When COVID-19 hit , they sent all kinds of goodies , love , and funding to help us fight the virus and keep everyone healthy . They are the best friends a puppy could ask for !
And our patients have all been VERY good this year ! Life in the hospital can be a little ruff , especially during a pandemic when we can ’ t have visitors . If you ’ d like to bring them some extra cheer this year , I ’ m doggone sure the things on this Christmas list will get their tails a-waggin ’!
Thanks , Santa ! Anything is paw-sible when we work together !
Infants & Toddlers
• Plastic toys & teethers
• Development & educational toys ( push walkers , shape sorters , etc .)
• Shatter-proof crib mirrors
• Infant play mats
School-Age Kids
• Pretend medical kits
• Baby dolls ( full body , multicultural , all plastic )
• Plastic animals & dinosaurs
Teens & Pre-Teens
• Diaries & journals
• Headphones / ear buds
• Portable speakers & docking stations
Your puppy dog pal ,
Child Life Facility Dog
P . S . It ’ s EXTRA important this year that we don ’ t spread germs . Please make sure all items are brand new and in original packaging !
Because of the virus , we ’ re taking extra precautions to keep our kids and staff safe . Please call ahead before you come down the chimney so we can help with your delivery !
• For non-cash items , please call ( 254 ) 935-4185 .
• For cash , check , or credit card gifts , please call ( 254 ) 724-2768 .
Other
• Board & card games
• Recently released DVDs in Spanish ( G - PG13 ratings only )
• Building block sets for all ages
• Art supplies & kits for all ages
Presents help our patients smile , but gifts of $ 25 , $ 50 , $ 100 or more can help us fill our stocking full of funding to support great care for these good boys and girls .
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THE COMPASS / BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CENTRAL TEXAS FOUNDATION NEWS / WINTER 2020