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The students, who collected the toys from their school community, took the time to visit patients and personally distribute gifts, creating moments of happiness for children and their families.
TAMPA, Fla. – Three Benito Middle School students, Philip, Braden and Amine, hand-delivered over 75 carefully chosen toys to pediatric patients at AdventHealth Tampa today, brightening the holiday season for children in both the pediatric unit and the pediatric emergency room. Their work was part of a service project through the National Junior Honor Society, hoping to spread joy and happiness during the holidays.
WFLA | Benito Middle School students donate toys to pediatric patients at AdventHealth Tampa
The students, who collected the toys from their school community, took the time to visit patients and personally distribute gifts, created happy moments for children and their families. During their visit, the students shared their passion for the project, explaining why this act of kindness was so meaningful to them and how it embodies the values of leadership and service emphasized by the National Junior Honor Society.
Hospital leaders said projects like these can make a huge difference to kids who are dealing with illness and recovering.
“These incredible students have truly made an impact on our pediatric patients and their families," said Sandra Burnetter, director of Children’s Services at AdventHealth Tampa." For many of these children, the holidays can be a challenging time to be in the hospital, and gifts like these bring smiles and joy when they’re nee
The students said they hope their efforts inspire others to find ways to give back to their communities, especially during the holiday season.
Learn more about the pediatric services provided for kids at AdventHealth Tampa here.
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