Four Philadelphia-area PetSmart stores joined to donate over 5,000 plush animal toys to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. The toys will be distributed to kids and families in the hospital to brighten their days and show them love and support from the local community.
The donation comes from PetSmart’s annual holiday toy drive, which invites customers to purchase and donate a $5 plush toy from its Chance & Friends collection. The toys selected for donation by shoppers at the store are then gifted to local organizations like St. Christopher's.
Every Philadelphia-area resident who donated a Chance & Friends toy at their local PetSmart store had a hand in making this magical moment happen for the families whose children receive care at St. Christopher’s Hospital.
PetSmart expressed gratitude to Philadelphians who supported the initiative to spread holiday cheer in their community. To further contribute, for each Chance & Friends toy purchase, PetSmart donates $1 to the PetSmart Charities nonprofit to help pets in need.
About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is a 188-bed facility providing exceptional care to children from across the Philadelphia region. Founded in 1875, the hospital has more than 200 physicians who are pediatric experts, and offers a wide array of specialties. St. Christopher’s is home to one of only three Level I pediatric trauma centers in Pennsylvania, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit—the highest level—and the only pediatric burn center between New York and Baltimore. The hospital is a Magnet® designated facility—the gold standard of nursing—and is one of the largest pediatric medical training centers in the country. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.