It’s that time again! We’re now collecting for the Toy Appeal for the Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Our members’ generosity over the years has been amazing and has made such a difference to the children and teenagers in hospital at this time of year.

The appeal also includes the Crumlin, Tallaght and Connolly hospitals.

You can donate by posting a suitable unwrapped new toy to the following address: Fórsa Toy Appeal, Fórsa Trade Union, Nerney’s Court, Dublin 1. The deadline for the delivery of the gifts or vouchers is close of business on Monday 16th December.

Alternatively, if you happen to be in our Nerney’s Court office between now and then, you can drop off your donations at our collection point.

Vouchers would be very welcome, either for Smyths toys or One for All vouchers. You can also see a list of suitable toys here. We’ve also been asked by the organisers to make a special request not to forget about teenage children. Please also note that the hospital does not accept food items, homemade toys, small toys which could be a choking hazard, or used toys due to strict infection control guidelines. Please do not wrap the toys as all toys need to be checked by the hospital before being given to the patients.

Your support, as always, is hugely appreciated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact kosullivan@forsa.ie or ghearne@forsa.ie. As always, your support is very much appreciated.

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