Oak Lawn Firefighters Collecting Toys For Advocate Children's

OAK LAWN, IL — The Oak Lawn Fire Department in partnership with the Oak Lawn Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3405 is embarking on their annual toy drive. New, unwrapped toys are being collected for the young patients at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn.

Residents are invited to drop off new toys through Dec. 6 at Oak Lawn’s three fire stations, located at:

• Station 1 - 4401 W 103rd St.
• Station 2 - 6451 W. 93rd Place
• Station 3 - 9446 S. Raymond Ave.

The toys will be delivered to Advocate Children’s on Dec. 20. The hospital requests that stuffed animals NOT be donated due to allergy concerns. Suggested donations include:

• Infants - teething toys, light up toys, infant board books, handheld toys
• Toddlers - action figures, coloring books, dolls, board games
• School-age - card games, books, Barbies, Hot Wheels cars, DVDs, headphones, crafter kits
• Teens - gift cards, sports-related items, journals, LEGO sets, Playstation 3 games

“Our firefighters do amazing things and I am so proud of the way they give back to our community. Of the many community events our firefighters participate in, this is one we all look forward to every year," Oak Lawn Fire Chief Mike Mavrogeorge said. "The holidays can be a lonely and difficult time for families with a child in a hospital. To see the eyes of these children light up with joy when we present them with toys is an amazing feeling.”