Senator Gallivan Promotes Blanket Drive for Children's Hospital

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan, (R-C-I, Elma) is once again joining members of the WNY State Legislature delegation and other elected officials in a blanket drive to support pediatric patients at John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo.

“Over the past couple of years, Western New Yorkers have donated thousands of blankets in an effort to provide comfort for patients at Children’s Hospital,” Senator Gallivan said.  “These blankets bring a smile to the faces of those undergoing treatment and help calm their anxiety.  I encourage everyone to express the true warmth of our community by participating in this worthwhile program.”

Children’s Hospital provides free blankets to kids undergoing treatment, but because of the number of pediatric patients that visit the hospital each year, it must rely on community donations.

The community is invited to drop off newly purchased blankets at Senator Gallivan’s District Office at 2721 Transit Road, Suite 116 during regular business hours, Monday – Friday.  Donations will be accepted through January 31, 2019.

Again, this year, many schools within Senator Gallivan’s district have agreed to help collect blankets.

Last year’s Senator Gallivan’s office collected over 1,000 blankets for pediatric patients.

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