Media Advisory Nationwide Children S Hospital Hosts Annual Holiday Toy Drive With Special Appearance By Harlem Globetrotter And Columbus Native Zeus Mcclurkin

MEDIA ADVISORY

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts Annual Holiday Toy Drive with Special Appearance by Harlem Globetrotter and Columbus Native Zeus McClurkin

WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital will collect new toys and gift cards for patients during its annual holiday toy drive.

WHEN: *Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-2p.m.; During the first two hours, Harlem Globetrotter and Columbus native Zeus McClurkin will be on hand to greet supporters as they drop off their gifts.

WHY: A gift of toys, games or activity supplies can make a big difference to children and families spending time in the hospital, especially during the holidays. While donations of food or clothing cannot be accepted, the Top 10 needed items by patients and families are:

*For those who cannot attend the Toy Drive, Nationwide Children’s will accept holiday donations between 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Friday. The latest the hospital can accept holiday toy donations is noon Dec. 20. Gifts cannot be accepted from Dec. 21-Jan. 1. Drop-offs will resume on Jan. 2 at the main hospital tower entrance. Friends of Nationwide Children’s bringing a large donation of 50 items or more are encouraged to call 614-722-3635 in advance so volunteers and staff can greet supporters.