Posted By:
Greg EcklundI think I'll be sending some of my extras out to South Dakota - I have previously given them to Children's Memorial in Chicago, but I think they are doing alright with cards for the moment.
A few ideas for others considering doing this:
- Throw in a few mid-condition (or better, if you have them to spare) Hall of Famer cards like Marichal, Mathews, or Banks and include one of those books that has 1-2 page profiles of Hall of Fame players with your donation. Being able to read about some of the guys pictured on the cards often makes kids more interested in learning more about the history of the game and encourages them to read.
- Video games and systems are a good idea for hospitals as well and not terribly expensive. I bought Children's Memorial a Nintendo GameCube and 4 games for under $200.
- Keep in mind if donating to a hospital that it is a good idea to call them first to determine what they can use.