Nico’s Power Up Packs are bags of crafts, toys and activities for pediatric patients. They are named for Nico Cassabria, who was diagnosed with stage IV high-risk neuroblastoma (a type of childhood cancer) at the age of 3 and spent seven years of his life in and out of the hospital. Nico passed away at the age of 10, but his kindness and compassion will live on through Nico’s Power Up Packs. The name is a nod to Nico’s love of video games and all things gaming. Our hope is that Nico’s Power Up Packs will perk up or “power up” these young warriors.
All donations will be collected during the week of Feb. 18 to 21. Each grade level is encouraged to donate their designated item.
- Play-Doh/Model Magic – preschool
- Craft kits – first grade
- Card games – second grade
- Bubbles – third grade
- Coloring books and Crayons – fourth grade
- Fun socks – fifth grade
- “Blind bag” type toys for boys and girls (e.g., L.O.L. Surprise dolls, Shopkins, Lego Minifigures, Minecraft, Squish-Dee-Lish, Fingerling Minis, My Little Pony, Num Noms, 5 Surprise, Imaginex, Doorables) – sixth grade
- iTunes/Amazon gift cards (for teens) – Pleasant Valley staff
- Baby and toddler toys – Pleasant Valley staff
- Walmart/Target gift cards – Harrison Township School staff
- Pajamas for boys and girls (all sizes including adult) – Harrison Township School staff
