McKenna's Wishes Toy Drive 2026

🎁 12th Annual McKenna’s Wishes Toy Drive

Bringing Joy, Hope, and Smiles to Children All Year Long

💜 Our Story

What began in 2015 as a small classroom project has blossomed into something extraordinary. The McKenna’s Wishes Toy Drive started in my AP Psychology class with one simple goal: to brighten a child’s day with a single toy or stuffed animal.

That first year, we collected 1,500 toys. Today—thanks to the incredible generosity of our community—we’ve donated over 59,000 toys and nearly $15,000 in just eleven years to the Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital and Nationwide Children’s Toledo.

This drive isn’t just about the holidays—it’s about bringing light and comfort to children all year long. Every toy matters. Every smile matters. Every act of kindness counts.

❤️ Who We Support

Every child—from newborns to 18 years old—who is admitted, undergoing scans or testing, or visiting the emergency room receives a toy.

These toys are more than gifts.

They are moments of joy in hospital rooms, symbols of courage before difficult procedures, and reminders of hope for families facing uncertainty.

Your support helps keep the hospitals’ “Treasure Chests” full year-round, ensuring no child goes without a reason to smile.

📅 Key Dates

• Toy Drive Runs: November 23 – December 16, 2026

• Delivery Day: December 18, 2026

• Beneficiaries: Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital & Nationwide Children’s Toledo

💫 How You Can Help

Your donation will directly help us add more toys and stuffed animals to this year’s McKenna’s Wishes Toy Drive—bringing comfort, joy, and hope to children in need.

When you give, my daughters and I will personally shop in your honor, selecting toys and stuffed animals that will be added to our community collections and delivered to the hospitals on December 16.

Together, we’ll make sure every dollar turns into something a child can hold, hug, and smile about.

Every donation—big or small—makes a real difference. Your generosity helps fill hospital halls with laughter and light, reminding each child they’re not alone this season.

🧸 McKenna’s Wishes is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so your donation is fully tax-deductible.

🫶 Join the Movement

Every toy, every donation, and every share helps make this season—and the entire year—brighter for kids in our community.

Together, we’ve proven that joy is contagious. Let’s keep it going.

Learn more at www.mckennaswishes.com