Ra Hosts Annual Toy Drive to Benefit Local Children’s Foundations
Pictured on the left is Assemblyman Ra in front of the hospital with Child Life Specialist-Melanie Bucholtz and the Director of the Child Life Program Nicole Almeida. Also pictured on the right is Principal Ms. Moriarty and 1st grade teacher Mrs. Locastro along with students from Cherry Lane School-Carle Place.
Pictured on the left is Assemblyman Ra in front of the hospital with Child Life Specialist-Melanie Bucholtz and the Director of the Child Life Program Nicole Almeida. Also pictured on the right is Principal Ms. Moriarty and 1st grade teacher Mrs. Locastro along with students from Cherry Lane School-Carle Place.
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R - Franklin Square) recently wrapped up his annual toy drive to benefit the Child Life Program at NYU Langone Hospital and the John Theissen Children's Foundation. These are the schools that participated in this year’s toy drive:
Polk Street School - Franklin Square, John Street School - Franklin Square, Washington Street School - Franklin Square, New Hyde Park Road School - New Hyde Park, Hillside Public Library - New Hyde Park, Manor Oaks School - New Hyde Park, Mineola Middle School - Mineola, Jackson Avenue School - Mineola, Meadow Drive School-Albertson, Hampton Street School - Mineola, Cherry Lane School - Carle Place, Rushmore Avenue School - Carle Place.
“I am very pleased with the success of our annual drive. These toys will go to a wonderful cause helping sick and underprivileged children enjoy receiving and unwrapping presents during the holiday season. I want to thank all the students and faculty who participated in the toy drive, along with everyone from the NYU Langone Hospital and the John Theissen Children's Foundation for your continued support with our drive,” said Ra.