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(Back Row Left to Right: Dawn McBean, Paulette Crawford, Brittany Spaeth, Tracy Lackey, Natasha Henry-Tookes, Pamela Wilkins. Front Row Left to Right: Vivica McBean, Jordan Lackey, Javon Crawford, Ryan Henry-Tookes, Macy Wilkins, Miles Wilkins)

CAMDEN, N.J. – Representatives from the South Jersey Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. stopped by Cooper University Health Care on Thursday to donate gifts they collected for the Child Life Program at The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper.

“The South Jersey Chapter wanted to make a big impact so we picked the biggest hospital in the area. We really wanted to help give back to the community by bringing these toys,” said Paulette Crawford, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. South Jersey Chapter. “November is the month of sharing and giving, and we hope the toys donated today will help bring a smile to the kids here at Cooper.”

According to Brittany Spaeth, Child Life Coordinator at Cooper, the patients will receive the gifts the week before Christmas.

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children 2-19 dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leadership, development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. For more information, visit http://jackandjillinc.org/.

To learn more about the Child Life Program at The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper, visit http://www.cooperhealth.org/departments-programs/child-life-services.