3rd Annual Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Toy Drive
Once again this year our department, and our non-profit foundation the Ventura Police Activities League, have teamed up with the Castro Family for the 3rd Annual Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Toy Drive – happening now through December 20th.
Ten year old Corey Castro was diagnosed with Gorham’s Disease (an extremely rare bone disease) in September 2008. This disease has affected his hip, pelvis, spine and ribs but not his courageous and generous spirit. Over the last couple years Corey, and his sister Paige, collected toys for the VCMC Treatment Center with great success, raising more than $5,000 in toys and monetary donations. Our goal again this year is to provide each patient and their siblings with gifts so as to help brighten their holidays. Toys and gifts should be between $10 to $20 and if you would like to make a donation please contact Dan Castro at 805.377.8007 or via e-mail at dannycast@aol.com. Thank you in advance for your help and generosity.
The following flyer, and links to previois articles, provides additional information on the Toy Drive, Cory, and his disease.
3rd Annual Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Toy Drive
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2009/dec/08/no-headline—nxxxtoybox09/
http://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/news/2009-12-11/Community/Despite_rare_disease_boy_still_thinks_of_others.html