Wright Memorial Physician Clinics and NCMC Athletic Department to Host 3rd Annual Toy Drive

Trenton, Mo. — Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group, Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic, and North Central Missouri College Athletic Department are again partnering to host a toy drive to benefit children in Grundy and Mercer counties. The 3rd annual toy drive will begin on Friday, November 15, and ends on Friday, December 13.

"We're thrilled to collaborate again with the NCMC Athletic Department this year," said Shane Lynch, practice manager at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic. "The community’s remarkable support over the last few years has truly inspired us, and we wanted to build on that momentum. With over 300 items collected last time, we're excited to see if we can surpass that this year."

The event will benefit children ages 1-17 years old. Toys will be donated to the Department of Social Services Children’s Division and Trenton Kiwanis Club for distribution. For health and safety concerns, only new toys will be accepted. Specific wish list items include learning books and toys for ages 1-3 years old, makeup, baby dolls, remote control monster trucks, playdough, nerf gun and nerf ammo, coloring books, Dr. Seuss books, comic books, and art supplies, among other items.

Toys will be collected at three locations:  NCMC’s Ketcham Community Center in Trenton, Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton, and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton.

Additionally, attendees to the NCMC Pirates and Lady Pirates basketball games on Tuesday, December 10, at the Ketcham Community Center will receive one free admission for every toy (minimum $5 in value) donated at the entry to the game. The Lady Pirates game begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Pirate men’s game at 7:30 p.m.

I’m thrilled to launch the third year of this wonderful initiative,” said Nathan Gamet, Athletic Director at North Central Missouri College. “Collaborating with other community organizations is something we truly value, and there’s no greater joy than spreading Christmas cheer to local children. We’re looking forward to an exciting evening at the Ketcham Center on December 10, and I’m hopeful we can gather plenty of toys and rally a big crowd to support the Pirates and Lady Pirates. It’s a privilege to be involved in such a meaningful event.”

For questions about the toy drive, contact Shane Lynch at 660-358-5750.