Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (11/17/2025) – The season of giving is truly upon us as the Gwynedd Mercy University men's and women's lacrosse teams are once again partnering with The Danica Strong Foundation for their annual Toy Drive. All toy offerings will be donated to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP); interested parties can donate by dropping off any unwrapped toy to the various Toy Drive boxes around campus (located in University Hall, Maguire Hall, St. Brigid Residence Hall lobbies, and various locations in the Griffin Complex) or by purchasing a new toy from the Amazon Wishlist with delivery to a predetermined address.


 



Amazon Wishlist

The Gwynedd Mercy University men's and women's lacrosse teams will be collecting toys until December 13. Please contact Head Men's Lacrosse Coach Blase Cesarone (cesarone.b@gmercyu.edu) or Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (sacks.m@gmercyu.edu) with any questions.
 
Founded in 2018, The Danica Strong Foundation is a non-profit organization in Levittown, Pennsylvania, that provides financial support to families with children battling brain cancer. Danica was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma (SHH and TP53 mutation) brain cancer at the age of eight. Following surgery, proton radiation, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants, she was in remission until June 2020, when an unfortunate MRI revealed the cancer's return. A second round of treatments began in July 2020, but Danica's fight came to a tragic end February of 2022.
 
The Danica Strong Foundation understands the emotional and financial burden that comes with a cancer diagnosis. That's why they are committed to providing financial assistance to families, so they can access the best medical care and focus on their children. The emotional, physical, and financial stress combined could hurt a family just trying to make the right decisions. Between doctor's appointments, scheduling medicine, treatments, hospital stays, emergency room visits, and decisions on what plan would cure your child, families should not have to decide whether to pay your mortgage or the utility bills this month. Parties interested in working with The Danica Foundation can learn more by messaging them through the provided link.