Oak Forest is taking part in the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation's holiday toy drive, with a drop box located at City Hall. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 21.
It's easy to brighten the day of a child with cancer—it's as simple as dropping a toy in a bin. Oak Forest residents can help out this holiday season, by contributing to the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation's annual toy drive. Founded by Oak Forest resident Colleen Kisel, Treasure Chest is a non-profit organization that provides children and teens diagnosed with cancer with toys, gifts or giftcards to 42 hospitals in 13 states. Sixteen years ago, Kisel dreamed of an organization that provides children undergoing cancer treatments with much-needed distraction and levity. After watching her 7-year-old son Martin undergo four years of treatment for leukemia, she learned firsthand the role a toy could play. Toys helped him through …
We have the scoop on how you can give back to your community this holiday season. Food and toy drives, local charities and facilities that need helping hands—you name it, we found it. Check out our guide to giving.
if you have the spirit of volunteerism this holiday season, Patch has some suggestions for you.
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- Bob Bong
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
After compiling your long holiday wish list for Santa and figuring out how many pricey gifts you can afford for friends and family, you may want to think of ways to give to the less fortunate. Patch has done all the research and has come up with ways Oak Forest residents can either donate time, items or money to local charities. Today, we fill you in on ways you can serve others or give some of your time. Who's in charge? Dawn Thrasher. 708-754-4357 What can I give? Services as a cook or chauffeur; gift cards When can I give? Every day, Christmas day Where do I go? 414 W. Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights Dawn Thrasher of South Suburban PADS, said she's looking for people to provide desserts, side dishes and beverages on …
