Supporting the Toy Appeal for Temple Street Children’s Hospital has become a Christmas tradition for Fórsa.

Last year was a hugely successful drive collecting dozens of toys and raising thousands of euro for Children in Temple Street. We have many members working in Temple Street, our next-door neighbours at the Nerney’s Court office in Dublin. Donating toys or vouchers is a simple way to make a difference to the lives of sick children at this special time of year. The appeal also includes the Crumlin, Tallaght and Connolly hospitals.

You can donate to the Fórsa collection 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 Friday, 15th of 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. You can see a list of toys which are on the wish-list of patients at the hospital this Christmas here.

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.

If you are not sure what to get the Smyths toys and One for All vouchers were very popular last year. In fact, the Children’s Health Foundation were especially anxious to encourage the voucher option this year. For further information please contact Kevin Donoghue by email at kdonoghue@forsa.ie

As always, we appreciate the support of everyone who participates in the appeal.