Toy Drive to Benefit Pediatric Patients

TUPELO, Miss.—North Mississippi Medical Center is sponsoring a Pediatric Christmas Toy Drive through Dec. 31 to brighten the hospital stays of children this holiday season.

New toys may be dropped off at the Security Desk near the hospital’s Food Court, the Pediatric Unit on 1 Central or the NMMC Wellness Center at 1030 S. Madison. These toys will be distributed to children admitted to the Pediatric Unit and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit during December, especially those here on Christmas Day.

Suggested items are infant toys (up to 12 months), rattles, new stuffed animals, toddler toys, balls, Barbie and other dolls, blocks, puzzles, jewelry making kits, action figures, small toy cars, doctor and nurse kits, and art kits. Please do not bring Christmas themed stuffed animals or toys, items with beads, and balls containing foam or liquid. For more information, call (662) 377-8101 or (662) 377-8109.