If you want to spread holiday cheer while helping children in need, hosting a toy drive is a fantastic idea! Thanks to the ongoing support of generous donors like you, we can create joyful moments and bring a special touch of magic to the young patients at Surrey Memorial Hospital’s Children’s Health Centre. Small gifts can make a big impact. We love seeing bright smiles on the kids’ faces when they unwrap new toys. In case you’re wondering how to organize a toy drive, we’ve provided clear instructions on age-appropriate items below.
Thank you for your generosity towards our patients and families at the Children’s Health Centre.
When in doubt, a monetary donation to the Children’s Heath Centre through the Surrey Hospitals Foundation website is always the best way to give back—helping us fund the life-saving equipment and staffing that provides the very best care for our kids.
A quick reminder:
- All donations must be new and unwrapped
- We cannot accept stuffed animals, large items, action figures with violent themes or weapons including Nerf guns, or wooden toys
- Please purchase brand name toys as they last longer and are easier to clean
- Due to privacy and infection control, we cannot allow direct delivery of gifts/donations to patients
FOR INFANTS:
- Infant development toys (e.g. stacking cups, baby links, LaMaze brand toys, V-Tech)
- Oballs or Winkle rattle or other small baby rattles for little hands to hold
- Board books
FOR TODDLERS:
- Chunky cars and trains
- Cause and effect toys (e.g. Discovery Toys), pop-up toys
- Stacking Toys
PRESCHOOLERS:
- Cars (e.g. Hot Wheels, pull-back racers)
- Soft Rubber balls (assorted sizes)
- Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Cocomelon play sets
- Barbie accessories (ex. ambulance, car, motorhome)
- Play Doh and tool kit sets
SCHOOL AGED KIDS:
- LEGO sets (small, individual)
- UNO cards, slime, or kinetic sand (no board games, please)
TEENS:
- Fleece blankets
- Wireless ear buds, Bluetooth speakers
- Bath and Body Works or Body Shop Products
- $5-10 gift cards (e.g. Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Subway, etc.)
FOR FAMILIES:
- Gift cards for WalMart, Superstore, Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Subway, Second Cup, grocery stores, etc.
FOR THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA:
- Basketballs, soccer balls
- Hockey sticks (plastic) and balls
GIFT CARDS:
- Walmart
- Amazon
- Toys r Us
- Dollarama
- Odin books/Chapters
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Hoberman Sphere
- Light spinners
Small gifts can go a long way and create special memories for children. So let’s continue to build more cherished memories for them. Together, we are unstoppable in bringing world-class healthcare to everyone!
