Touched by the families in hospital wards during the holidays, Jessie Tendayi decided a decade ago to put away some of her paychecks to buy Christmas toys for pediatric patients. Since then, Ms. Tendayi has given Christmas toys to thousands of kids.
This year, Ms. Tendayi’s toy donations fill two full rooms at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill. Ms. Tendayi works extra shifts in Advocate Trinity Hospital’s cafeteria during the year to save the $5,000 to pay for the gifts.
“You have to make sacrifices if you want to give,” she said. “I made a choice to put them first over me, and it’s worth it. It makes a difference to people that somebody cares.”
More articles on patient engagement:
Obama wears Santa hat to deliver gifts to children’s hospital patients
Nurse makes ugly Christmas sweaters for newborns at Magee Women’s Hospital
Patient experience key to driving brand loyalty, report finds
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
