Since many pediatric patients will be spending the holidays in the hospital, why not bring the celebration to them? Now through Dec. 24, you can “shop” from the comfort of home, providing gifts for UC Davis Children’s Hospital kids and families through the Virtual Holiday Toy Drive.

Now in its seventh year, this fundraising event gives donors the opportunity to purchase a specific item from the wish list or make a donation toward a gift purchase.

Donations will provide gifts for pediatric patients at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and the UC Davis MIND Institute this holiday season. In addition, the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department will have funds to purchase toys and games throughout the year for patients’ birthdays, other celebrations and milestones. Donations will also be used to stock hospital playrooms.

“We are so grateful for the generosity of our community,” said Diana Sundberg, manager of the UC Davis Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department. “Every donation helps bring joy and comfort to children and families spending their holidays in the hospital. Your support truly makes the season brighter for our patients.”

The toy drive runs through Dec. 24. To donate, please visit the Virtual Holiday Toy Drive website.