Christmas in July at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, presented by Subaru of Jacksonville, is back. All month long, the community is invited to help bring comfort and joy to children receiving care at Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
This annual toy and donation drive offers a variety of ways to give, making it easy to brighten hospital stays and support young patients through their treatments. With the community’s help, every child at Wolfson Children’s Hospital can have a reason to smile all year round.
This event is running now through July 31.
Members of the community can make a financial gift at ChristmasJuly.com or can shop Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s Amazon wish list, filled with toys specially selected by the Family Support Services team. The wish list features a variety of items for all ages, including sensory toys, arts and crafts and even items for Jude, Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s Facility Dog.
Small denomination gift cards will also be accepted. Gift cards, like those from Starbucks, DoorDash or Amazon, serve as helpful support for teens and patient families.
To learn more or to give, go to ChristmasJuly.com.
Community members can also drop off new, unwrapped toys at Subaru of Jacksonville, located at 1717 St. Johns Bluff Road South, through July 29. Gift card drop-offs can be scheduled directly with the Family Support Services department at calendly.com/wolfsonchildlifedepartment or they can be sent electronically to Child.Life@bmcjax.com.
At Wolfson Children’s Hospital, toys are more than just play — they’re part of the healing process. Play helps children feel a sense of normalcy and comfort during their hospital stay, while also supporting important developmental milestones, especially for infants and toddlers.
Child life specialists and music therapists in the Family Support Services department at Wolfson Children’s Hospital use toys and instruments to teach, comfort and prepare kids for procedures like blood draws, IVs and MRIs. Donations from Christmas in July help ensure that toy shelves stay stocked year-round, giving these teams the tools they need to support every child’s journey with care and compassion.
