A child is in cancer treatment right now.
What you see below is what your support put in their hands in 2025.
A year of showing up.
All year long.
In 2025, Maxwell's Toy Box delivered toys, Joy Packages, and direct family support to children going through cancer treatment across Chicagoland and beyond. Here is what we built together.
In 2024, we donated thousands of toys, hundreds of Joy Packages, and many more moments of joy to 2 partner hospitals. Check out our community impact below!
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![Trunk of a white SUV loaded with Amazon packages containing toys and supplies being delivered by Maxwell’s Toy Box to children in hospital care to Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.]()
Pediatric Oncology Playroom
Donated: 108 toys, including a play grocery store, accessories, a train station, PlayStation controllers, books, and board games.
Impact: Foster development and socialization, bringing a sense of normalcy and joy to children in the Pediatric Oncology Playroom.
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![Open U-Haul truck filled with boxes and bags of toys donated to Maxwell’s Toy Box for delivery to children in cancer treatment at partner hospitals.]()
Holiday Cheer Toy Drive
Donated: 811 toys to the Pediatric Oncology & Hematology unit at Advocate Children’s Hospital.
Impact: Brought holiday cheer and comfort, helping children and families feel connected and supported during the festive season.
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![Four volunteers standing behind boxes of donated toys and gifts at a Maxwell’s Toy Box event, preparing Joy Packages for children in hospital care.]()
Valentine’s Day Toy Drive
Donated: 270 toys, 250 goodie bags, and 51 Amazon $10 gift cards in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
Impact: Spread love and happiness, fostering emotional well-being and social interaction among children and their families.
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![Volunteers holding toys and gift bags during a Maxwell’s Toy Box holiday drive with Easter-themed decorations in the background.]()
Spring & Summer Toy Donations
Donated: 339 fun spring and summer toys for infants, kids, and teens at Advocate Children’s Pediatric Oncology.
Impact: Seasonal enjoyment, encouraging outdoor play and family bonding, and promoting physical and cognitive development.
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![Hospital staff and volunteers holding rainbow and sun-themed artwork at Advocate Children’s Hospital, celebrating deliveries from Maxwell’s Toy Box.]()
Teenage Patient Donations
Donated: Partnered with Howie’s Heart to donate encouragement paintings and 22 specific items for teens.
Impact: Promoted self-expression, mental well-being, and social connections with personalized gifts and artwork for teenage patients.
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![Four women standing behind tables filled with toys and games at Advocate Children’s Hospital Oak Lawn, distributing Maxwell’s Toy Box Joy Packages to patients.]()
Fall Joy Packages & Board Games
Donated: 306 toys, 93 board games, and 49 Joy Packages to Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Impact: Fostering emotional well-being, creating play opportunities, and social interaction in the Oncology & Hematology clinic.
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![Volunteers gathered around tables filled with Christmas toy donations from Maxwell’s Toy Box, including stuffed animals and games, in front of a decorated tree at a hospital event.]()
Holiday Hope Toy Drive
Donated: 559 toys and 80 gifts wrapped, thanks to our incredible volunteers, making the holidays extra special for these brave kids.
Impact: These toys brought moments of joy and connection to children and families on the Oncology & Hematology floors.
In 2025, we’ve donated thousands of toys, hundreds of Joy Packages, and many more moments of joy to 2 partner hospitals. Check out our community impact below!
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![Volunteers gathered around boxes filled with new toys during a Maxwell’s Toy Box donation drive supporting children in cancer treatment.]()
Valentine’s Day Toy Drive
Donated: 438 toys, including 260 goodie bags, 71 coloring book sets, 43 sensory toy bags, 40 newly diagnosed family bags, and 218 books.
Impact: We partnered with Whiting-Turner for a Volunteer Day to support children battling cancer at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge and Oak Lawn, Illinois.
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![Group of children and young adults standing outside Advocate Children’s Hospital with three carts filled with toy donations from Maxwell’s Toy Box for pediatric cancer patients.]()
Easter Baskets Donation
Donated: 51 Easter baskets, including small toys, art supplies, and festive goodies to help lift spirits and spread smiles during clinic visits.
Impact: Max personally delivered the colorful, joy-filled Easter baskets to children undergoing cancer treatment at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.
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![Volunteers gathered around boxes filled with new toys during a Maxwell’s Toy Box donation drive supporting children in cancer treatment.]()
Volunteer Day with ISTO
Donated: 148 coloring kits, 85 encouragement cards, 128 Squishmallows kits, 55 summer-themed Joy Kits, 52 sensory kits, 26 parent support kits, 11 teen kits, and $300 in gift cards.
Impact: We partnered with ISTO for a Volunteer Day to support children in treatment and their families, providing moments of joy and comfort.
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![Volunteers holding new toy donations outside Advocate Children’s Hospital during a Maxwell’s Toy Box delivery for kids in treatment.]()
Oak Lawn Donation
Donated: 188 toys and 45 Joy Packages delivered to children undergoing cancer treatment at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Impact: Refilled toy shelves to ensure kids in treatment experience moments of happiness and distraction during long clinic days.
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![Group of volunteers at Advocate Children’s Hospital Oak Lawn with toy donations from Maxwell’s Toy Box, preparing toys for children receiving care.]()
Park Ridge Donation
Donated: 291 toys and 109 Joy Packages delivered to Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Impact: With hospital toy supplies often running low in the summer months, this drop-off came at just the right time, bringing joy, relief, and support to both patients.
Every donation provides hope and joy to children battling cancer, one toy at a time.
