Brooke's Toy Closet is in need of toys

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Brooke’s Toy Closet is a program at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke that provides new toys to children in the Emergency Departments and Pediatric Units that the children get to keep and take home upon discharge.

The program was named in honor of Brooke Mulford, a young girl who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of cancer, in 2009 at the tender age of 4 years old. After a valiant battle, she passed away in June 2017. Brooke had a vision to give toys to kids in the hospital to make their time there a little easier, and that vision is what sparked the creation of Brooke's Toy Closet.

Ways you can support Brooke's Toy Closet:

• Donate toys in person: Contact the TidalHealth Foundation at 410-543-7140 or [email protected] to arrange your in-person donation in Salisbury or Seaford. Please be sure to check our donation requirements and item recommendations.
• Purchase from Amazon: You can purchase toys for our toy closets through our Amazon wish list which is managed by Brooke's mom, Amy, who works with the TidalHealth Foundation. The toys will be shipped directly to our organization for both of our toy closets in Salisbury and Seaford. Access the wish list here.
• Contribute financially: If you prefer to make a financial contribution, please visit our online donation page and choose Brooke’s Toy Closet as the designation, or mail a check directly to the TidalHealth Foundation at 100 E. Carroll Street, Salisbury, MD 21801.
• Spread the word: Encourage your friends and family to participate! Share the joy of giving by letting others know about our initiative and sharing our Facebook posts.