MEDIA ALERT
WHAT:
Local businesses and community groups will visit patients and families at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital this holiday season.
WHEN:
Monday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m.: Spirit Mountain Casino Toy Delivery
For the eighth consecutive year, Spirit Mountain Casino will deliver a semi-truck full of new, unwrapped toys.
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m.: Make-a-Wish Oregon Holiday Magic
The Make-A-Wish Foundation will display merchandise for our patients to shop and select gifts. Make-A-Wish volunteers will then wrap and label the presents for delivery to family members.
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 12:30 p.m.: The Container Store “Holiday Hugs” Toy Delivery
The Container Store in Portland will deliver new, unwrapped toys, books and other gifts – generously donated by store customers.
Saturday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m.: TRVLSQD Christmas Ruck to OHSU Doernbecher - Toy Delivery and “Sleigh Carry”
Members of the Portland TRVLSQD team, will carry a custom-built 8 foot sleigh full of toys on their shoulders from the World Trade Center building to OHSU Doernbecher.
Friday, Dec. 25, 8 a.m.: A visit from Santa Claus
OHSU Doernbecher is always on Santa’s list. The jolly old elf will make a special stop at the hospital to deliver gifts and holiday smiles to each patient.
WHERE:
OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
700 S.W. Campus Drive, Portland
Media interested in attending these events should contact Tracy Brawley at 503-494-8231.
To help protect our patients with fragile immune systems, we ask that members of the media with cold or flu-like systems refrain from participating. Thank you and Happy Holidays!