
Our mission is to provide comfort to children undergoing cancer treatment by delivering toys and creating moments of happiness, fostering resilience, and support their journey to recovery.
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Who are we
Our founders, Dina and Senad, are the parents of Max, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Inspired by their journey, their mission is to bring comfort, joy, and support to all families navigating the challenges of childhood cancer.
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Our Goal
Our goal for Maxwellâs Toy Box is to become a vital resource for parents and caregivers, providing education about childhood cancer and ongoing support for families. Our specific objectives include:
- Increasing toy donations to 3,000 toys per year per hospital.
- Expanding support to all Chicagoland Childrenâs Hospitals.
- Launching comprehensive support programs for families.
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How you can help
Join us in making a difference! Hereâs how you can support:
- Donate: Every dollar helps bring joy to a childâs hospital stay.
- Volunteer: Help us wrap and deliver toys to kids in need.
- Become a Sponsor: Partner with us to provide even more support for children and families.
- Host a Toy Drive: Rally your community, workplace, or school to collect toys for our cause.
- Spread the Word: Share our mission to help us reach more families and supporters.
Together, we can bring hope and joy to children and families facing unimaginable challenges.
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OUR IMPACT
Every toy, every package, and every donation makes a real difference for children battling cancer. Through your generosity, Maxwellâs Toy Box is able to bring comfort, joy, and resources to families navigating the hardest days of their lives.
What We've Achieved Together:
đ 2,488 Toys Donated to brighten clinic days and hospital stays.
đ 218 Books gifted to provide comfort during treatment.
âš 299 Joy Packages delivered to children during cancer treatment.
đ 40 Newly Diagnosed Family Bags filled with medical supplies and comfort items.
đïž 51 Amazon Gift Cards ($510 total value) given to families facing financial strain.
đ„ Supporting 2 Children's Hospitals (Advocate Children's Hospitals in Park Ridge, IL + Oak Lawn, IL).
đ Year-Round SupportâBecause childhood cancer doesnât take a break.
đ Your support fuels this impact. Help us continue making a difference.
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