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, more than 125 local schools, churches, organizations businesses and communities hosted Holiday Toy Drives which resulted in an enormous donation of more than 100,000 toys. Each year I am amazed by the fact that these generous individuals and organizations, all located within close proximity to our Orland Park headquarters, are able to provide enough toys to directly benefit children and teens at 52 Children's Cancer Treatment Centers across the nation.

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 you for your tremendous response. I 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)