From a simple toy drive to larger toy collections, drop-offs and events for pediatric oncology treatment centers and hospitals. WithLove Charity has curated programs designed specifically to bring joy to local children fighting cancer and their families. Our current programs are listed below.
HEART OF THE HOLIDAYS
The “Heart of the Holidays” program celebrates patients and their families at their treatment facilities. These parties bring together the pediatric cancer community in a mental and spiritually supportive environment. Children beam with joy as they receive new toys. Alongside these celebrations, we donate new toys, games, and other requested items to update the facility’s toy inventory. Since 2012 we’ve donated close to 12,000 items, and have hosted over 30 holiday parties. Your financial support helps fulfill requested donation lists from each facility to keep their play room up-to-date but also allows us to hand deliver new toys and games to the attending children.
“Sideline Smiles” arranges for children with pediatric cancer and their families to attend football games and other sporting events/shows happening in the community. This program enables families to experience the fun of game day or watch a live show together while leaving behind the stress of treatment for at least a few hours. Since 2012, over 150 families have been able to experience these memorable moments through this program. Whether you or your business donates concert tickets for one of our families or fully sponsors an event, know that you're providing memories that not only make a difference but will be cherished forever.
SIDELINE SMILES
TOYS WITH TAY
Our “Toys with Tay” program engages families on a more personal level. This program funds playdates and/or care packages for families connected to WithLove via Child Life representatives from treatment facilities or from direct interaction with our founder. The playdates occur in the child’s hospital room or clinic where Taylor personally delivers toys and spends time with the family. Care packages are mailed to children outside of Jacksonville and Nashville, unless Tay is visiting their city. The purpose of this program is to give hope as our founder, a two-time childhood cancer survivor, shares her story and connects with the impacted family. When you donate to this program, you are personally helping the founder of this mission: Tay. Your donation keeps our founder encouraged as it helps provide the tools needed to create not only a joyful experience for the child but also a deeper connection between her and the family.
*Now Known as Golden Hero Boxes - Covid made us rethink our Toys with Tay program so that it followed CDC guidelines, but allowed us to keep the personal touch with the delivery of our custom care packages. Celebrating our Golden Heroes, these boxes are packed with toys and items based on the child's personality, passions, and pass-times. Each box is unique to them, and no two boxes are alike. Know a child or teen battling cancer? Submit a Golden Hero Box request here.
