Letter to the Editor Orland Park Patch

The mission of the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation is to provide comfort and distraction from painful procedures to children and teens who have been diagnosed with cancer by providing a toy, gift or gift card from a Treasure Chest. During this past December, two local schools, several businesses and organizations hosted holiday toy drives which resulted in an enormous donation of toys.

Each year I am amazed by the fact that these organizations—all located within close proximity to our Orland Park headquarters—are able to provide enough toys to directly benefit more than 10,000 children and teens monthly at 50 children’s cancer treatment centers in 18 states across the nation. As the Founder and CEO of the Treasure Chest Foundation, I would like to convey my personal thanks and deep sense of gratitude to the following organizations:

Ameriprise Financial Services, ATI Physical Therapy, Bonding and Insurance Specialist Agency, Carl Sandburg High School, Dave & Buster’s, Elim Christian Services, Evergreen Senior Living, Fernway Park School, IHOP, Kiwanis Club, Let’s Polka USA Club, Orland Fire Protection Districts 2,4,5, Palos/Orland Swim Association, P.E.O. Club, Sea of Cars, St. Francis of Assisi Parish Religious Education Program, Thomas Place and Orland Park Toastmasters.

On behalf of the children and teens who have been diagnosed with cancer, the Treasure Chest Foundation Board of Directors and staff wish to thank the parents, students, staff and administration of our community schools along with the area businesses for their tremendous response. We truly feel blessed to have such support.

Sincerely and with gratitude,

Colleen M. Kisel

Founder and CEO

Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation

www.treasurechest.org

708-687-TOYS (8697)