Alo's Smiles of Love - Holiday Toy Drive
Tis' the season to spread holiday cheer!
This year Assured Healthcare is hosting a toy drive for Alo's Smiles of Love, the founder Alondra is one of our very own field staff. We are so proud to be able to help her as this is her 2nd year hosting a holiday toy drive. All toy donations collected will be distributed to kids and family at Lurie’s Children Hospital.
There are multiple toy drop-off’s, see where else you can support:
88 Barbershop: 417 Railroad Ave, Round Lake, IL 60073
She She's Salon: 812 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
Dulceria Nuevo Mundo: 1427 N Cedar Lake Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
Tacos Del Norte (Round Lake): 906 E Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
Lomeli's International Supermarket: 230 N Cedar Lake Rd, Round Lake, IL 60073
Mendoza Grocery: 515 N Cedar Lake Rd, Round Lake, IL 60073
La Michoacana Premium: 320 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
CLC Athletic Department: Building E, Grayslake, IL 60030
A Letter From The Founder - Alondra
“ Hello everyone my name is Alondra Russildi and I am the founder of Alos Smiles Of Love. This is my second year collecting toy donations for Lurie Children's Hospital. I had always wanted to do something that would allow me to put a smile on a kid's face during their own personal difficult moment. I personally have so much gratitude towards Lurie Children's Hospital as they have helped me in a tremendous way during one of the most difficult times of my life when I fractured my back.
I wanted to give back to them and thought what a better way to do it than putting a smile on their patients. Living in the hospital is not easy, especially during these holiday seasons. What a better time to show love and gift toys to these children during Christmas time. Last year was my first-time collecting toys and I feel blessed to say that I was able to collect a total of 154 toys which were specifically given for the kids in the oncology unit.
Founder, Alondra Russildi last year, 2021 after her first holiday toy drive.
This year the toys will be for everyone in Lurie Children's Hospital so my goal is to gather many more toys! I love helping my community and giving, doing this is what makes me happy. I have businesses who participate in this toy donation collection and I’m thankful to say that Assured Healthcare will be joining me this year! If you would like to donate, feel free to drop it off in the donation box, I have put in the office. I appreciate all and every donation from everyone, this wouldn’t be possible without you guys. Toy requirements are: new, unopened, non-fabric toys for the patient's safety. You can find me on Instagram as alossmilesoflove where I post updates, pictures and other important information!
Thank you all and Happy Holidays!
Best, Alondra Russildi”
