December 17, 2020 – The holidays will be a little brighter this year for 450 children in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services thanks to a generous donation from The Toy Foundation and Radio Flyer.
This week Radio Flyer’s iconic red wagons, tricycles, balance bikes and ride-ons will be delivered to families in Macon, McLean and Sangamon counties in the central region just in time for holiday celebrations. Additional donations will be made to other parts of the state as well.
“I am extremely grateful to The Toy Foundation and Radio Flyer for our continued partnership and their generosity during this holiday season,” said Illinois DCFS Acting Director Marc D. Smith. “This year has been like no other, and families may not be able to provide gifts and celebrations that children are used to. This donation will help families ensure our youth know that they are cared for and loved.”
“Toy donors like Radio Flyer help make it possible for The Toy Foundation to fulfill our mission of ensuring children everywhere can experience the physical and emotional benefits of play,” said Elizabeth Max, senior manager of The Toy Foundation. “Many youth in care have suffered through situations that no child should ever have to endure, and being able to give them a little bit of joy is a truly rewarding experience.”
“Radio Flyer is dedicated to giving back to the community and helping those in need,” said Mindy Schanzle, marketing and communications lead of Radio Flyer. “We are thrilled to be able to partner with Illinois DCFS to put smiles on the faces of Illinois youth in care this year.”
