Next week kicks off the 3rd annual toy drive at EDGE Personal Training to benefit Ryther, a local nonprofit that provides behavioral health services for children and their families. The drive will start Monday, Nov. 26 and go through Dec. 14., and all gifts/supplies can be donated directly to the studio at 2821 NW Market St.
They hope to receive more than 150 toys, and all who donate will receive a coupon for up to $50 off a package of personal training sessions, and a raffle ticket to win a training package.
Here is a list of suggested donations from Ryther:
For teenage boys in substance abuse treatment:
- Star Wars action figures
- Tech deck skateboards
- Watches
- Footbags/hackey sacks
- Undershirts (M-XXL)
- Boxers and socks
- Sketchbooks & Journals
For children aged 6 to 14 in sub-acute residential care:
- K’Nex & Lego sets
- Action figures (no guns)
- Pokémon Cards & Toys
- Books for teens/pre-teens
- MP3 Players
- Nintendo DS games
- Stuffed animals and Beanie Babies
Other supplies:
- Bath Towels
- Body Wash
- Men’s and women’s deodorant