Toy Drive & Wish Lists

Our favorite tradition lasts all year long!

Help our patients this holiday season and throughout the year! See all the ways you can make a difference.

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It's Always the Season to Spread Joy!

South Florida, you know what it means to put a smile on the face of a child. In 2023, you donated over 30,000 toys with a value of $607,000 (read more). Your generous toy donations, gift cards, cash donations through the Virtual Toy Drive, and Amazon list purchases all work together to help our team create memories for our patients. Our staff distribute toys and gifts during the holidays and all year long!

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Ways You Can Help

1. Virtual Toy Drive 

Create your very own Virtual Toy Drive Fundraiser to help raise money for toys for Nicklaus Children’s patients.Our Nicklaus Children's Staff use the funds to provide personalized items for children visiting all Nicklaus Children's locations, from birthday celebration boxes and play therapy games, to our popular Golden Toy Prize Towers and bedside buddy games.

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2. Become Corporate Sponsor

Businesses and organizations love to give back to our patients by joining us as sponsors for Spread Joy each holiday season. If you are a business or corporation interested in exploring sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with Corey.Brown@nicklaushealth.org

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3. Purchase from our Spread Joy Wish List

Help bring smiles to our children and families at Nicklaus Children’s! Purchase a toy or game from our Spread Joy wish list and make a difference today!

Spread Joy Wish List

4. Drop Off Toy Donations 

The toy donation drop-off will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024. If you have a toy donation and would like to reach our team, please email us at toydrive@nicklaushealth.org.

Due to strict infection control policies, all donated items must be new and unwrapped. No used, or lightly used, toys can be accepted. We are unable to accept clothing, blankets, latex balloons, bikes, scooters, candy/food items, or violent toys. ​

5. Purchase Discounted Cards (for the holidays or any occasion!) on Minted.com

Minted Fundraising ProgramWhen you shop for cards on minted.com, use the code FUNDRAISENICKLAUS to receive a 20% discount!

With the code, 15% of your purchase will be donated back to Nicklaus Children’s to benefit our patients and families. Happy shopping!

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