Toy Drive

In December 2022 the Young Friends of Gemelli initiated a Christmas Toy Drive to bring Christmas cheer and well-being to over 45 children who were spending the holidays in the pediatric department. Over three weeks over 300 toys and books were donated from school families and libraries. Just before Christmas, the Young Friends of Gemelli visited the Gemelli Hospital pediatrics department where they were met by the director who assisted them in meeting and distributing the toys to patients from the ages of 2 to 17 years of age.

We also discussed the future children's activity and well-being room that we are conceiving for the Gemelli Hospital Pediatrics department. The Gemelli Junior Board will assist in raising further funds as well as toy and book contributions, to create a space where young patients and their families can spend time together in an environment of well-being and play during their medical stay.