Cuddles For Kids
Making a difference…..one cuddle at a time!
About UsCuddles for Kids was started in November of 2006 by
then 10 year old Conner Hagins. Conner's goal was to collect new stuffed animals and donate them to children in area hospitals so they would have something to cuddle with when their parents were not with them and to help ease their fears. After the overwhelming amount of donations received, Conner realized that he could help many more children and reached out to other area non-profit children agencies. In the last four years, Conner received over 20,000 new stuffed animals and children's books which were donated to over 55 agencies and participated in the Today Show Annual Toy Drive with a donation of 2,000 toys donated in 2008 & 2009.
A CHILD REACHING OUT TO HELP OTHER CHILDREN
Cuddles for Kids donates new stuffed animals and childrens’ books to area hospitals and children advocacy groups throughout the state of PA.
In both 2008 & 2009 Cuddles for Kids donated 2,000 new stuffed toys to The Today Show Toy Drive.
The goal is to help expand the program and meet needs of agencies across the World.
Toy Drive held at Conemaugh Hospital. November 2009
Johnstown Chiefs Helping Conner deliver toys at Conemaugh Hospital facilities!
Dollar Tree Toy Drive with Pittsburgh Penguin Picture Giveaway
Johnstown Magazine
Conner and Cuddles for Kids was featured in January 2009 Johnstown Magazine’s Up & Comers Issue.
Conner was the youngest person ever featured.
Johnstown Magazine continues to be a supporter featuring Toy Drive information.
NBC TODAY SHOW
ANNUAL TOY DRIVE
Participated in 2008 and 2009 donating a total of 4,000 toys
NBC TODAY SHOW ANNUAL TOY DRIVE – volunteers helping pack toys!
NBC TODAY SHOW ANNUAL TOY DRIVE – 2008 donations
Sheree Speicher of Prudential presenting Conner with the 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community
Bronze Medal
Cuddles For Kids
If you would like to donate to Cuddles For Kids please contact us at: [email protected]
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