UPOA Welfare Fund Health and Wellness Sneaker Ball Toy and Book Drive

This event is free for all active and retired members. Registration is required and members are allowed to bring only one guest (Duplicate registration or non -member registrations will be discarded). The event gives members an opportunity to relax from all the stressors of the year, obtain vital health and financial wellness information as well as giveback. We are asking all participants to donate an unwrapped toy or book which will be distributed to children at Sloan Kettering Hospital and clients on Probation.

Here is the list of toys that Memorial Sloan Kettering accepts, as well as those they do not accept.

Toys should be brand new in their original manufacturer package and below are some suggested items:

• Toys and Activities - LEGO sets - Thomas the Tank Engine Trains and Tracks - Play-Doh and Play-Doh Kits - Uno Cards & Playing Cards - Dollhouse accessories - Craft Kits (Creativity for Kids, ALEX) - Board Games
• Art Supplies - Small packs of markers, crayons, and colored pencils - Coloring, sticker, and activity books - Watercolor paints - Construction paper
• Teenagers and Young Adults - Advanced LEGO sets - Craft Kits or Supplies (Jewelry Making Kits, Scrapbooking Supplies) - Cozy socks, neck pillows, toiletry cases, small tote bags.

Below are unacceptable toys:

• Stuffed animals or plush objects.
• Please avoid toys that have small or sharp pieces or items that fall apart easily. Our patient population includes many infants and toddlers.
• Edible items or liquids
• Clothing, food items, or cosmetics
• Used items or handmade items
• Marketing materials

Thanking you in advance for your donations.

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