Every year, Santa visits 911 Gives Hope for the Holidays. Okay, we aren't talking the fakey Santa that stuffs his belly with a pillow. No, we are talking the real, Old Saint Nicholas; Father Christmas; Papai Noel.

He is a busy guy this time of year so he's only able to stop in at the tents. Here's his 2014 schedule. Make sure to bring your camera for a free photo opp!

  • Friday 12/5 from 5p-9p
  • Saturday, 12/6 from 5p-9p
  • Sunday 12/7, Noon-6p

ABOUT 911 GIVES HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The annual 911 Gives Hope for the Holidays toy drive sponsored by Henderson Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Trucks will be hosted at the Eastside Wal-Mart December 5-7, 2014. The toys we collect are distributed to St. Mary’s, Deaconess, Methodist in Henderson, the Evansville Psychiatric Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House. The hospital is the last place any child wants to be at Christmas, which is our prime motivation to make sure they have a great Christmas in spite of their circumstances.

We are accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys and cash as well. We will use the cash at various times over the weekend to shop in Wal-Mart and you will know that every dollar you donated help fill up that trailer!

Each hospital has provided a needs list which are all below. Any help you can give is greatly appreciated.

2014 Hospital Wish List

Toys for Infants: 0 – 12 months, Toddlers: 1-3 years, Preschoolers: 3-5 years, School Agers: 6-12 years, Adolescents: 13-18 years.

  • Game Cube games (have a Game Cube Console)
  • Play station or Wii with Games
  • IPad
  • Step 2 Push Around Buggy for child to ride back to surgery
  • Movies
  • Lego’s
  • Board games
  • Arts/Crafts

Toys for Infants: 0 – 12 months, Toddlers: 1-3 years, Preschoolers: 3-5 years, School Agers: 6-12 years, Adolescents: 13-18 years

  • Apple iPad Minis with Protective Cases
  • Art Supplies
  • Board Games
  • Infant/Toddler Toys
  • Small treasure box items
  • Infant, Toddler Socks
  • Boys, girls underwear

Toys for Girls age 5 -14 and Boys age 5 - 14.

  • A radio system with Bluetooth capability to be used in our gym and by the pool in the summer.
  • 3 Blue Ray DVD players
  • 1 iPad
  • 35 IPod minis- Each child gets one on admission to help with calming
  • Xbox 1Kinect and some games to go with it- Please note all games need to be rated E for everyone and have no guns or fighting
  • 2 Nintendo DS and games- Please note all games need to be rated E for everyone and have no guns or fighting
  • Wii games- Please note all games need to be rated E for everyone and have no guns or fighting
  • 3- 16 inch Bikes
  • 3- 20  inch Bikes
  • Lift scooter
  • Casio keyboard for the sensory room
  • 36 inch real guitar for the sensory program

Toys for Infants: 0 – 12 months, Toddlers: 1-3 years, Preschoolers: 3-5 years, School Agers: 6-12 years, Adolescents: 13-18 years.

  • Newer movies (PG and PG-13)
  • Crafts
  • Toddler toys that have lights and sounds
  • Wii games (Mario Cart)
  • Xbox 360 games (NBA 2K, Madden Football, FIFA, Mine Craft)
  • Xbox Connect - Motion Sensor

Bedding & Linens Food Items

Linens – Queen Sheet Sets, Blankets, Waterproof Mattress Cover, Pillows, Pillow Cases, (All Bedding Must Be White) Linens – Bath Towels (White), Hand Towels (White), Washcloths (White)

Household Items

  • Swiffer replacement items (Wet and Dry) Canned meats & fish (chicken, ham, tuna)
  • Dishwasher detergent
  • Liquid & Powdered laundry soap
  • High-Efficiency Laundry Detergent
  • HE - Liquid fabric softener/Dryer Sheets
  • Paper Towels, Napkins Hamburger, Chicken & Tuna Helper
  • Paper Plates Snack Foods – Cookies, crackers, chips
  • Plastic Silverware Cake / Brownie Mixes
  • Toilet Tissue
  • Garbage Bags (Tall Kitchen and Small Bathroom)
  • Plastic Wrap / Aluminum Foil
  • Kitchen Counter Wipes (Lysol)
  • Cleaning products- Bleach, Lysol, Mr. Clean, Pledge, Dust Buster, Vacuum, Dust Mop, Rubber Gloves
  • Carpet Cleaner – Spot and Machine
  • Mop- Several needed for: Kitchen, Restrooms and Guest Bathrooms
  • Office Supplies
  • Storage Containers, Ziploc Bags- Various sizes
  • First Aid Supplies – Neosporin, Chap stick, Band-Aids Gift Cards for grocery stores, WalMart, Sam’s Club

Food

  • Breakfast Items
  • Canned meats
  • K-cups (Keurig)
  • Condiments
  • Juices

For Our Guests

  • Fun Things for our Guests
  • Personal size toiletries
  • Restaurant Coupons/Gift Cards
  • Movie Passes
  • Bowling Passes
  • Passes for area attractions, Reitz Home, CMoE, etc.

 

 

 

 

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