The Wolfson Children’s Christmas in July, presented by Subaru of Jacksonville, is online again this year, giving people the ability to spread joy with just a few clicks.
The annual month-long, toy-and-donation drive ensures all patients at Wolfson Children’s Hospital have the comfort of toys and a reason to smile.
Now through July 31, Members of the community can browse Wolfson Children’s Amazon wish list for toys specially selected by the Wolfson Children’s Child Life team or make a financial gift at ChristmasJuly.com.
Community members can also drop off new, unwrapped toys at Subaru of Jacksonville, 10800 Atlantic Blvd., until 4 p.m. July 24.
Toys are an integral part of the healing process for patients of all ages at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Children learn through play, so toys not only instill a sense of normalcy and comfort, but also help babies and younger children continue to develop on track during hospital stays.
At Wolfson Children’s, Child Life specialists and music therapists use instruments and toys as tools to help children understand their conditions and prepare for medical procedures, like blood draws and MRIs. The toys and donations from Christmas in July help keep the toy shelves full, giving the Child Life and music therapy teams the supplies they need to support, comfort and care for every patient.
