November 18, 2024– HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, a 497-bed full-service acute care facility and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, is proud to partner with Toys for Tots this holiday season, serving as an official drop-off location for toy donations to help bring joy to local children in need.
Starting Monday, November 18, Lawnwood Hospital invites colleagues, patients and community members to donate new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages.
Collection bins are located at Lawnwood Hospital’s main and outpatient lobbies to make it convenient for everyone who wants to contribute. The toy drive will run through December 15, providing ample time for donations that will help brighten the holiday season for children in our community.
“As a healthcare organization dedicated to supporting our community, we are thrilled to join forces with Toys for Tots,” said HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital Chief Executive Officer Eric Goldman. “A small gesture, like donating a toy, can make a world of difference in a child’s holiday experience, and we’re grateful to be part of such a meaningful initiative.”
Founded by the U.S. Marine Corps, Toys for Tots has distributed millions of toys to children across the United States, spreading joy and holiday cheer to families in need.
Donations will be accepted during hospital visitation hours, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. We ask that all toys be new and unwrapped to ensure they are ready for distribution to children in need.
About HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 430-bed, full-service acute care hospital accredited by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration as a comprehensive stroke center. Specializing in emergency services, dedicated pediatric emergency services, Level II trauma services, maternity, Level III neonatal services, pediatric intensive care services, comprehensive stroke services, minimally invasive surgery and open-heart surgery, we provide high-quality, exceptional patient care to Fort Pierce residents and the surrounding communities. The hospital has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for cardiac care and is an American College of Surgeons Verified Level II Trauma Center. The hospital’s 24-hour emergency room provides specialized hospital services for adults and children of all ages. For more information on HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, please visit hcafloridahealthcare.com or call 772-461-4000.
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the leading provider of healthcare in the state of Florida. With an employee base of 77,000, HCA Florida Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 50 hospital campuses and more than 450 other care sites.
About Marine Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots, a 70-year national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides happiness and hope to disadvantaged children during each Christmas holiday season. The toys, books and other gifts collected and distributed by the Marines offer these children recognition, confidence and a positive memory for a lifetime. It is such experiences that help children become responsible citizens and caring members of their community. Last year the Marine Corps fulfilled the holiday hopes and dreams of 7 million less fortunate children in 792 communities nationwide. Since 1947 over 244 million children have been assisted. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.