Today was an incredible day at Georgetown Hospital, thanks to our partner The McGinn Group.This past Sunday, employees at The McGinn Group went to Toys R Us early one morning before the store was open to the public and bought tens of thousands of dollars of iPods, PSPs, Nintendo DS, portable DVD players and digital cameras along with piles of superhero-themed toys.
Led by company founder Dan McGinn and Hope for Henry Board Members Greg McGinn and Susan Toffler, company employees spent a lunch hour wrapping all the gifts.
Greg, Susan and their children joined me this morning at Georgetown Hospital to deliver gifts to the young patients. Katie was the first to choose her gift, picking a pink DS.
Within minutes, she was busily playing her game in the clinic as she waited for her appointment with Dr. Shad.
I couldn't see her smile as it was covered by a mask protecting her from the threat of germs, but from the sparkle in her eyes, there was no doubt that she was one happy girl. Several dozen patients had their pick, the PSP being the gift of choice.
I saw so many familiar faces as many of these patients attended the recent Hope for Henry Game Night, the Hope for Henry Halloween party and other special events this past year. Bec
ause of the serious nature of their illnesses, these patients are here for the long haul.They often come to the clinic three times a week for hours on end. Having toys like PSPs and iPods to fill those hours with entertainment, smiles and laughter makes it fun and a happy child in the midst of all the frightening procedures and uncertaintly brings so much pleasure and needed relief to their parents.
On days like today, I am so grateful to have partners like Dan, Greg and Susan to help us bring happiness into the lives of these families.
This is the second year in a row the McGinn Group has generously given of themselves to help out these kids during the holiday season.
We look forward to doing this with them again year after year.
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