Ready to Comfort The Sick?
Mission Packing Collection Drive
DURATION
More than 4 hoursWHERE
You choose the place: at home, at school, a local business or place of worship
WHEN
All year long
WHO NEEDS TO HELP
Class, Scout troop, sports team or other like-minded group of kidsHOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Simple things such as new toothbrushes, crayons, bubbles and blankets that we can sometimes take for granted make a huge difference in the lives of the children we see in the countries we visit. The children are always so grateful and happy to receive the items we bring, and a little bit goes a long way!
DESCRIPTION
Help our team of surgeons, nurses, technicians and volunteers get ready for their next trips to developing countries to treat children requiring life-saving or life-mending surgeries by helping us pack for our missions.
ITEMS NEEDED
1. Boxes to collect items
2. Signs for the boxes listing what you are collecting and the collection period in which items may be donated
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
NEXT STEPS
Decide when and where you will do your collection drive and follow the instructions provided. If you have questions or to set up a time to deliver your collected items, contact Helen Larimore at helen@mendingkids.org.
CONTACT INFO
1. Identify the location at which you would like to do your collection.
2. Secure boxes and make signs listing the items you are collecting, how long your collection will last, and that the collected items will benefit children served by Mending Kids. Suggested items for collection include:
- toothbrushes/toothpaste
- coloring books and crayons
- bubbles
- small stuffed animals
- blankets
- small sports and/or bouncy balls
- other small toys or hygiene products that might be fun for kids!
3. At the end of your collection period, pack your collected items into a box to be shipped to Mending Kids at 2307 W. Olive Avenue, Suite B, Burbank, CA 91506 or arrange a time with Helen Larimore to drop off your donations by sending an email to helen@mendingkids.org.