Collection for children battling cancer
Submitted by Sue Baldani
The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Auxiliary has chosen Kisses for Kyle for its annual service project. Kisses for Kyle is dedicated to helping children with cancer, as well as assisting the family unit as a whole. It provides practical assistance to families struggling to care for their child and maintain their livelihood. They serve families in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
The foundation was named after Kyle Snyder, who in 1998 was diagnosed with leukemia just three weeks shy of his second birthday. After a valiant but brief eight-month fight, he lost his life to the disease. In 2001, Kisses for Kyle was founded by his mother, Sharon, to honor Kyle’s memory and to help other children and families battling childhood cancer.
The Auxiliary will collect donations at the Scotch Plains Farmers’ Market on the following dates: October 7th; October 21st; November 4th and November 18th from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. People can purchase items from the holiday lists (see below) directly from Amazon, they can purchase gifts and bring them to the Market, or they can make monetary donations at the Market which the Auxiliary will use to purchase gift cards.
According to a representative from Kisses for Kyle, teen cancer patients are often overlooked, so the Auxiliary asks that people please remember them when making gift selections. New water bottles are a much needed item for teens and these can also be collected at the market. Gas cards for the parents are also greatly appreciated.
The following are gift lists are organized by age group:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/36U2PVN90FW3M
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3ERPEIFURMA3O
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/25GPH90C6VCYT
The representative asked that people purchasing directly from Amazon request gift receipts so that the organization can send thank you cards. The Auxiliary will also serve as an information source for the organization by handing out brochures at the Market.
The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Auxiliary meets once a month, and its “grass roots” function is to assist the Squad in many capacities – from holding fundraisers and providing meals during crises to performing outreach to squad and fellow auxiliary members. Members also attend town functions, such as fairs, concerts and holiday events, in order to connect with the community and promote Squad interest.
If interested in becoming a member of the Auxiliary, go to scotchplainsrescuesquad.com/the-auxiliary. For more information about Kisses for Kyle, go to kissesforkyle.com.
