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Richmond State Hospital is searching for gift bags for its patients.
A hospital in Indiana, US is continuing its holiday gift bag programme, as it seeks to give presents to its patients. While many people are preparing for the festive period, Richmond State Hospital wants locals to consider those less fortunate than them. This includes the large number of patients who will be spending Christmas on the wards, with many elderly people not expecting visitors, according to the Palladium Item. However, as part of the Gift Lift scheme, the hospital's community relations department is collecting gifts that can be given to around 200 male and female residents, with the hope that each will have three packages to open on December 25th. The deadline for donations is December 7th, and local people are being urged to donate presents or small goodies to be put into gift bags to help brighten up the patients' day. Shoppers keen to get involved can buy for patients from a general wish list or contact the state hospital to adopt a patient, with cash donations also being very welcome. The hospital has asked that all items are submitted unwrapped, so that staff members can then select appropriate gifts for each patient. Unisex gift ideas include art supplies, rucksacks, brushes and combs, sweets, instant coffee, deodorant, electric hand-held games, bags, gloves, hats, hot chocolate, nuts, popcorn, stamps, puzzles, cards, crafts, wallets and toiletries. Present ideas specifically for men could be aftershave lotions, body wash, socks, pyjamas, t-shirts, sweatshirts and jogging bottoms. However, staff ask that a range of different size clothes are given. Meanwhile, when buying for women, present ideas include makeup, perfume, purses, jewellery, toiletries, hair accessories and clothing. Plastic containers are acceptable, but glass bottles and mirrors are not appropriate, the hospital claims. Donations can be dropped off at the hospital, and donors are asked to sign a list at the door, providing their contact details should the recipient wish to thank them. Shopping Bags Direct is a leading retailer of Gift Bags. We offer them in many colours and sizes so please contact us for further information. |
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