Toys for Kids Christmas Cruise

[barmanjay]

that sounds like fun

maybe if I still have the ZJ,.. the wifey can drive that and I can drive the YJ,... LOL


So,.. how does this work anyways?

how are toys donated? what is the drive plan?

[Hi Lo Silver]

The time has come to fill everyone in on the details, or at least as many as we can for now. The Four Wheel Stampeders invite all 4x4 owners out for the 7th annual Toys For Kids Christmas Cruise
Sunday December 7th
9:00-12:00
Bowness Park

The Toys for Kids Christmas Cruise will once again begin at Bowness Park, where we’ve met many times before. Meet at the park at 9:00 for those that need the time to decorate their vehicles in the proper Christmas type decoration. Judging will be carried on for the best decorated rigs once all are finished. 10:00 we’ll break out the coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts for around the campfire. 11:00 for a brief drivers meeting and introductory. At12:00 noon we pull out, hopefully under police escort once again.

Bring a new unwrapped toy for donation to two recipients this year. The Alberta Children’s Hospital and the Cerebral Palsy Association. Both are very appreciative of the past proceeds and are looking forward to working with us again this year.

The convoy will be taken to the Alberta Children’s Hospital and the rest of the toys will be delivered to the Cerebral Palsy Association the next day.

Due to the event being a Christmas event, and traffic will be stopped as the convoy goes by, it would be awesome to see each and every vehicle with some type of Christmas decoration. This not only shows the stopped traffic that we’re not getting escorted out of town but indeed are participating in an organized event.

I really hope to see as many 4x4’s as we have forum board users out for this event.

I look forward to seeing everyone once again.

I’m going to post a few links for wish lists if anybody needs some ideas for gifts.

Gunther

I'd like to encourage someone from the CJA executive or the membership to bring along the CJA club banner to hang up in Bowness Park. I've mentioned this in previous years too but no one takes the opportunity.

[sylvrinvader]

ok dose CJA even have a banner if we do, BRING it... im in for this event in honer of my sister in-law being 14 that stayed at the childrens hospital and lost her leg cause of cancer in jan 08 she was a dancer and figure skater. as well for the other children.

[TrappersJeep]

Man you guys are hard-core down south, it's only October and you're already planning the December events...guess I better start rallying the northern AB crew and get our run planning going if we're going to keep the rivalry going!   

[RedDog]

Tis the season Trap. Our firm's 2009 calendar is ready to go to press and just yesterday I was designing this year's annual Christmas card for a large Alberta based transport company. Let me know when you have Jeep Toy Run posters and materials ready and I'll get them printed again.

[Hi Lo Silver]

I'll have to get the lists of toys suggested by the Alberta Children's Hospital and the Cerebral Palsy Association up on this site this afternoon so people have a good idea of what to look for.

[TrappersJeep]

Tis the season Trap. Our firm's 2009 calendar is ready to go to press and just yesterday I was designing this year's annual Christmas card for a large Alberta based transport company. Let me know when you have Jeep Toy Run posters and materials ready and I'll get them printed again.

Will do buddy! Not sure if we're running status quo or if we're changing the design, will keep you posted.  Ho Ho Ho!

[barmanjay]

I'll have to get the lists of toys suggested by the Alberta Children's Hospital and the Cerebral Palsy Association up on this site this afternoon so people have a good idea of what to look for.

better let us know before nov 9

[Hi Lo Silver]

As promised in my above post. Evening, afternoon...whats a few hours difference.
List from the Cerebral Palsy Association
Some of the toys that are the most important for us to get are toys that involve the senses. Many of the individuals who receive toys from us have severe challenges and enjoy basic cause and effect toys that light up and/ or play music. I have sent some example of the kinds of toys that work best for most of the individuals we give to. These are just idea suggestions.
Cause and effect toy examples
Musical Toys
Learning Drum - leap frog Keyboard Maracas Rain stick  CD/MP3 player
Hannah Montana Guitar - Electric Guitar  Jammin Keys Guitar – Fun Years  Bruin and Friends Piano – Bruin 
Various Music CDs



Sensory Toys

Laugh and Learn Phone - Mattel Television Remote - Sassy Ball with nubs on it  Glitter tube
Books with electronic buttons  Fibre optic lamp


Alberta Children's Hospital list.

Surgical Services Clinic Wish List

DVD players

DVDs (any G rated ones)
 
Brio train table with wheels (Day surgery)
 
One time use headphones (like those used by airlines/bus lines)
 
Craft kits (complete kits like those at the dollar stores)
 
Manipulative puzzles
 
Search and find books (such as the I Spy series)
 
Word search books

Other brain teaser books (puzzles and Sudoku)




Therapeutic Clown Program Wish List

Give-a-ways:
1.   Noise Makers -  excellent for babies and toddlers(see picture)
2.   Princess Crowns- (like the pink ones we have)
3.   Playing cards (the Spiderman, Pirates of the Caribbean are HUGE hit)
4.   Stickers of all sizes and shapes (in particular stars (jumpa) , hearts (sparkle)
5.   Temporary Tattoos
6.   All kinds of Craft kits (for individual use in emergency)-  you can get these at Dollarama for a buck each
7.   Other Craft kits which can be used for Topsy Turvy / Emotional Wellness etc
8.   Any type of interactive game.
9.   Colouring / activity books
10.   8’1/2 x 11” in Card Stock (all colours) – to make the magic number game
11.   Origami paper (lots)-  in particular we would like golds silvers glittery colours for making a huge display for the Holiday season (ie: Christmas, Diwalli, etc)
12.   Photo paper and Ink for HP Photosmart 475 (we get them at Staples in packs of 200 photo paper and 2 ink cartridges.
13.   Photo albums (1 or 2 per pg)
14.   Red Noses (foam)-  5000

Digital Camera

Fun things for the Jumpa and Sparkle to use in our Clown Kits (remember Jumpa carries everything is a satchel and Sparkle uses her cart)
1.   Gift Certificates from Don’s Hobby Shop  and/or Vanishing Rabbit -  so we can select what magic we don’t have
2.   Magic Supplies ie:
a.   Silk scarves (small and all colours)
b.   Magic Thumbs-  red and multi-coloured tips (light coloured thumbs for Sparkle, medium dark for Jumpa
3.   Professional Face paint Supplies
a.   Face paints (kryolan / paradise)- big size for Sparkle  Small palette and refills of Paradise for Jumpa
b.   Brushes (sable  - different styles)-  can get at Dollar Store
c.   Sparkles (Ultra Fine – non-metallic)



Unit 4 – Musculoskeletal Services


sippy cups for toddlers

small baby wipes

movie dvd's for library(G and pg rated)

waterproof books for isolation rooms (bath tub/vinyl books)

activity centres for infant rooms

mobiles (SASSY Brand –they are all plastic and can be washed.  available from Castle Toys near Chinook Centre, approximately $65 each)

children's music on cd's

children's puzzles (under 100 pieces)

small prizes for our poke box (stickers, pencils, hot wheels cars)

[4PLAYZJ]

Went and spent a small fortune on toys tonight.  What are you guys doing to decorate your rigs?  How many strings of LED lights do you think would run off an inverter without wrecking a battery?

[WhiteOut]

Went and spent a small fortune on toys tonight.  What are you guys doing to decorate your rigs?  How many strings of LED lights do you think would run off an inverter without wrecking a battery?

Start stringing lights Will, you can let us know.

[01sahara]

The time has come to fill everyone in on the details, or at least as many as we can for now. The Four Wheel Stampeders invite all 4x4 owners out for the 7th annual Toys For Kids Christmas Cruise
Sunday December 7th
9:00-12:00
Bowness Park

The Toys for Kids Christmas Cruise will once again begin at Bowness Park, where we’ve met many times before. Meet at the park at 9:00 for those that need the time to decorate their vehicles in the proper Christmas type decoration. Judging will be carried on for the best decorated rigs once all are finished. 10:00 we’ll break out the coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts for around the campfire. 11:00 for a brief drivers meeting and introductory. At12:00 noon we pull out, hopefully under police escort once again.

Bring a new unwrapped toy for donation to two recipients this year. The Alberta Children’s Hospital and the Cerebral Palsy Association. Both are very appreciative of the past proceeds and are looking forward to working with us again this year.

The convoy will be taken to the Alberta Children’s Hospital and the rest of the toys will be delivered to the Cerebral Palsy Association the next day.

Due to the event being a Christmas event, and traffic will be stopped as the convoy goes by, it would be awesome to see each and every vehicle with some type of Christmas decoration. This not only shows the stopped traffic that we’re not getting escorted out of town but indeed are participating in an organized event.

I really hope to see as many 4x4’s as we have forum board users out for this event.

I look forward to seeing everyone once again.

I’m going to post a few links for wish lists if anybody needs some ideas for gifts.

Gunther

I'd like to encourage someone from the CJA executive or the membership to bring along the CJA club banner to hang up in Bowness Park. I've mentioned this in previous years too but no one takes the opportunity.

Bump - great event

[barmanjay]

Went and spent a small fortune on toys tonight.  What are you guys doing to decorate your rigs?  How many strings of LED lights do you think would run off an inverter without wrecking a battery?

Led lights are very efficient,.. I think each one is something like .03 watts?,.. so even a 150watt inverter should be ok for a couple of strings.

I'm going to use my 1000 watt inverter,.. LOL

[FiEND]

BUMP for this coming weekend

on Saturday i had my company xmas party @ shanks south.  we did mini special olympics.  we sold mulligans for $2 a pop.

we made $178.00 for the xmas toy run
Sundance Radio Communications has matched the amount.

so Saturday night I got $356 for the toy run.  with the rest of the donations and stuff i got myself the total is just under $450.

will be doing the shopping wed evening so if anyone knows of any sales going on, post up

[P-Dubb]

geez i buy a couple dvds.. dont i feel like a cheap @ss