Former Board Member John Waiting Delivers Smiles and Joy to Kids

Former Board of Director and Tinley Park resident John Waiting believes in supporting children and teens fighting cancer. John delivered more than 100 lbs. of toys to Edward Hospital in Naperville to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. This is an enormous donation as the cost of shipping has skyrocketed over the years.

John Waiting said, “The pandemic is affecting all of our lives and putting our life on hold. However the Treasure Chest Foundation is still needed as cancer continues to affect the children. The Foundation helps with the kid’s emotional wellness. I am happy to help the children and their families.”

Treasure Chest Foundation CEO and Founder Colleen Kisel said, “John has served on the board for five consecutive years. He rarely missed a board meeting or a committee meeting. Each year, he gave gifts and volunteered to Chair two annual fundraisers. John continues to give of himself long after his role as a board member ended.”

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John Waiting loads his van at the Foundation’s Orland Park warehouse and prepares to deliver more than 100 lbs. of toys to Edward Hospital in Naperville. Since the Treasure Chest Foundation has resumed shipping operations suspended by the corona virus outbreak, as of June 1, 2020 the Treasure Chest Foundation has shipped 5,220 lbs. of toys along with $6,890 in gift cards nationwide for the children and teens we serve.