Give Forth the Bacon! (Gifts for Special Needs Kids))

Disneyphile · 12-02-2008, 07:11 PM

GusGus and I adopted a few holiday wishes from the "wishing tree" at the Community Center this morning.

The three children we chose are not only from needy families, but they also have special needs, or are siblings of special kids, and they all have requested Disney items, including Disneyland tickets. That last wish choked me up, because I think about how I sometimes take it for granted and can go anytime I want... and here are some kids who just want one day with Mickey.

So, we wanted to ask our friends here at LoT if anyone would like to chip in and help - make it a gift from our community as a whole.

We understand if anyone can't help or are already contributing to other resources - it's a really tight economy and it's tough to help. But, if you have the ability and desire, please post or PM me.

As for the Disneyland tickets, we're trying to check with CMs on donating any unwanted comp passes (if they still give them out on occasion), and possibly try to check with Disneyland directly. If you have any connections to help with that, it would be very helpful.

As for presents, the following have been requested by the two sibling girls (ages 3 and 4-1/2):

Disney Princess movies and toys
Leap Frog toys
Disneyland tickets and Disney Dollars

And, the unrelated 2-year-old boy has asked for:

Winnie the Pooh plush toy
Cars' Mater ride-on toy
Sesame Street Giggle Driver

The cards do not list clothing sizes, but I can check with the case manager, if anyone has clothing to give. Besides the wish lists, other items are also welcome. All gifts must be new and unwrapped.

Any donations are due on Sunday, December 14th so that we can box them up or do any last minute shopping for delivery to the center the next day.

Please let me know if you would like to contribute. Even simple dollar toys can make a kid happy.

And, how awesome would it be to know that we sent a special family to Disneyland!

Thanks!

12-02-2008, 07:11 PM	#1
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Give Forth the Bacon! (Gifts for Special Needs Kids)) GusGus and I adopted a few holiday wishes from the "wishing tree" at the Community Center this morning. The three children we chose are not only from needy families, but they also have special needs, or are siblings of special kids, and they all have requested Disney items, including Disneyland tickets. That last wish choked me up, because I think about how I sometimes take it for granted and can go anytime I want... and here are some kids who just want one day with Mickey. So, we wanted to ask our friends here at LoT if anyone would like to chip in and help - make it a gift from our community as a whole. We understand if anyone can't help or are already contributing to other resources - it's a really tight economy and it's tough to help. But, if you have the ability and desire, please post or PM me. As for the Disneyland tickets, we're trying to check with CMs on donating any unwanted comp passes (if they still give them out on occasion), and possibly try to check with Disneyland directly. If you have any connections to help with that, it would be very helpful. As for presents, the following have been requested by the two sibling girls (ages 3 and 4-1/2): Disney Princess movies and toys Leap Frog toys Disneyland tickets and Disney Dollars And, the unrelated 2-year-old boy has asked for: Winnie the Pooh plush toy Cars' Mater ride-on toy Sesame Street Giggle Driver The cards do not list clothing sizes, but I can check with the case manager, if anyone has clothing to give. Besides the wish lists, other items are also welcome. All gifts must be new and unwrapped. Any donations are due on Sunday, December 14th so that we can box them up or do any last minute shopping for delivery to the center the next day. Please let me know if you would like to contribute. Even simple dollar toys can make a kid happy. And, how awesome would it be to know that we sent a special family to Disneyland! Thanks!
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