The Fraternity and Sorority community here at the University of Oregon values philanthropic service, so it only seems fitting that we would start our new members off on the philanthropic path during recruitment!
Jilly-Bug's Toys for Hugs
Toy Drive for Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Doernbecher Children's Hospital is located in Portland, Oregon (about two hours from Eugene). It provides the broadest range of pediatric care in all of Oregon, thus many children who become sick in Eugene must go there to receive medical treatment.
Jilly-Bug's Toys for Hugs was started only last year by a local family who's daughter has a rare liver disease. Jillian has been receiving care at Doernbecher's since she was an infant, including during almost all of the summer of 2011. Her parents noticed last summer how much of an impact receiving new toys in the hospital had on Jillian's spirit and after returning home last fall they decided to give back. Thus the creation of Jilly-Bug's Toys for Hugs!
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| Jillian! Isn't she adorable?! |
What can you do to participate?
We strongly encourage you to bring a NEW toy for a child ranging from infancy through high school to the Mandatory Recruitment Orientation Meeting!
You can also "like" the organizations facebook page to show your support!
What Meeting are you talking about?
If you are going through fall formal recruitment, you are required to attend a recruitment orientation meeting on Sunday, September 23rd at 7pm. That is the evening before classes start. The meeting will be held at the Morse Event Center located on Northwest Christian University's campus (on the corner of 11th st and Alder).
What kind of toys should I bring?
The photo below is the "wish list" provided by the hospital. I was informed that they have the hardest time receiving donations for older "kids" like high schoolers (hint hint)!
My cousin is frequently in and out of the hospital for treatment, and even though he's 17 he still looks forward to the new toy he gets each time he gets a procedure. It really helps with his anxiety and keeps his spirit high. I think this is a great idea and can't wait to pick out a few toys for the older kids!
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