When the ER doctor said, “We suspect your son has leukemia and you are being admitted to the PICU tonight,” those words stayed with me—and I’ll never be the same.

  • Who are we

    Our founders, Dina and Senad, are the parents of Max, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Inspired by their journey, their mission is to bring comfort, joy, and support to all families navigating the challenges of childhood cancer.

  • Our Goal

    Our goal for Maxwell’s Toy Box is to become a vital resource for parents and caregivers, providing education about childhood cancer and ongoing support for families. Our specific objectives include:

    - Increasing toy donations to 3,000 toys per year per hospital.

    - Expanding support to all Chicagoland Children’s Hospitals.

    - Launching comprehensive support programs for families.

  • How you can help

    Join us in making a difference! Here’s how you can support:

    - Donate: Every dollar helps bring joy to a child’s hospital stay.

    - Volunteer: Help us wrap and deliver toys to kids in need.

    - Become a Sponsor: Partner with us to provide even more support for children and families.

    - Host a Toy Drive: Rally your community, workplace, or school to collect toys for our cause.

    - Spread the Word: Share our mission to help us reach more families and supporters.

    Together, we can bring hope and joy to children and families facing unimaginable challenges.

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OUR IMPACT

Every toy, every package, and every donation makes a real difference for children battling cancer. Through your generosity, Maxwell’s Toy Box is able to bring comfort, joy, and resources to families navigating the hardest days of their lives.

What We've Achieved Together:

🎁 2,488 Toys Donated to brighten clinic days and hospital stays.
📚 218 Books gifted to provide comfort during treatment.
✨ 299 Joy Packages delivered to children during cancer treatment.
💙 40 Newly Diagnosed Family Bags filled with medical supplies and comfort items.
🎟️ 51 Amazon Gift Cards ($510 total value) given to families facing financial strain.
🏥 Supporting 2 Children's Hospitals (Advocate Children's Hospitals in Park Ridge, IL + Oak Lawn, IL).
📆 Year-Round Support—Because childhood cancer doesn’t take a break.

💛 Your support fuels this impact. Help us continue making a difference.

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Your donation helps Maxwell's Toy Box sustain its day-to-day operations, ensuring we can continue providing year-round support to children battling cancer and their families. Every contribution helps us bring hope and joy to those who need it most.