As part of De-Stress Week, the UNMC Omaha campus will host a donation drive for the Nebraska Medicine pediatric patient unit on Friday, Dec. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UNMC Ice Rink.
Those who provide a new donation valued at $10 or more at the event can receive a fleece ear band featuring UNMC’s mascot, Ellie. Fleece ear bands are available while supplies last, and only donors who offer an item at the event are eligible.
“Being a kid in the hospital anytime – but especially during the holidays – to put it simply, stinks,” said education services-hospital teacher Lisa Gulseth. “Having books, games and different activities for our patients to utilize during their stay makes the time go more quickly.
“To help lower the spread of infection across patients, all our books, games and activities are a one-time use. Therefore, we go through items quickly. Our department is grateful to the campus community for providing a drive to help us restock these items for our patients.”
Here is a list of preferred donations:
- Board books – any title
- Games – Connect Four, Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, Sorry, Trouble, Monopoly
- Card games – UNO, Phase 10, regular playing cards
- Lego sets – any size
- Clear glue
- Markers – thin or regular
- Colored pencils
- Eight- to 10-piece and 100- to 300-piece puzzles with kid-friendly scenes
Cash donations also will be accepted at the event.
For questions, email Kelsey Scroggin.