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December 2023
Eighteenth Annual Toy Drive
The Holidays are just around the corner, and The Josie Foundation is holding its 18th Annual Toy Drive. We've collected thousands of toys over the years and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis, Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, and other organizations. Please join us in making this year another great success! Your donations will make a tremendous difference in the lives of many children and their families, and your support is truly appreciated.



December 2022
Seventeenth Annual Toy Drive
The Toy Drive was a remarkable success! We collected 250 toys and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis and Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. Thank you for your support!

December 2021
Sixteenth Annual Toy Drive
The Toy Drive was a huge success! We collected more than 200 toys and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis and Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. Thank you for your support!

December 2020
Fifteenth Annual Toy Drive
The Toy Drive was a remarkable success! We collected more than 200 toys and distributed them to Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. Thank you for your support!

December 2019
Fourteenth Annual Toy Drive
The Toy Drive was a unbelievable success! We collected more than 300 toys and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis and Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. Thank you for your support!

December 2018
Thirteenth Annual Toy Drive
The Toy Drive was a massive success! We collected nearly 300 toys and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis and Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. Thank you for your support! You are helping to brighten the day of children who truly need this support.

December 2017
Twelfth Annual Toy Drive
The Toy Drive was a extraordinary success! We collected more than 200 toys and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis and Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. Thank you for your support! You are helping to brighten the day of children who truly need this support.

December 2016
Eleventh Annual Toy Drive
The Toy Drive was a gigantic success! We collected nearly 300 toys and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis and Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. Thank you for your support! You are helping to brighten the day of children who truly need this support.

December 2015
Tenth Annual Toy Drive
The Toy Drive was a huge success! We collected over 200 toys and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis and Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. Thank you for your continued support!

November & December 2014
Ninth Annual Toy Drive
The Toy Drive was another magnificent success! We collected 500 toys and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis and Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. Thank you for your continued support! We are truly grateful!

November & December 2013
Eighth Annual Toy Drive
The Toy Drive was another huge success! We collected 500 toys and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis and Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. Thank you for your continued support! You've helped to make a difference in the lives of so many children and their families. Your support is truly appreciated.

June 7, 2013
Eighth Annual Trike-A-Thon
The 2013 Trike-A-Thon was another incredible success. The children raised $5,281 and, as always, had a blast! Thanks to all of you who participated. And thanks to the generous support of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. and all of our other sponsors who covered our expenses, allowing all of the funds raised by the kids to further our cause. The Herzon family is grateful and humbled for the continued support of the West County Day School community.

November & December 2012
Seventh Annual Toy Drive
Our seventh annual toy drive was another enormous success! We collected nearly 700 toys and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis and Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center. Thanks to all who participated!

June 7th & 8th, 2012
Seventh Annual Trike-A-Thon
The 2012 Trike-A-Thon was another tremendous success. The children raised $5,960 and, as always, had a blast! Thanks to all of you who participated. And thanks to the generous support of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., Thompson Coburn, LLP, and all of our other sponsors who covered our expenses, allowing all of the funds raised by the kids to further our cause. The Herzon family is grateful and humbled for the continuing support of the West County Day School community.

November and December 2011
Sixth Annual Toy Drive
Our sixth annual toy drive was another monsterous success! We collected nearly 900 toys and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis, Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, and Dream Factory of St. Louis. Thanks to all who participated!

June 9th & 10th, 2011
Sixth Annual Trike-A-Thon
The 2011 Trike-A-Thon was another huge success. The children raised $9,310 and, as always, had a blast! Thanks to all of you who participated. And thanks to the generous support of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. and all of our other sponsors who covered our expenses, allowing all of the funds raised by the kids to further our cause. The Herzon family is grateful for the continuing support of the West County Day School community. We couldn't do what we do without you!!!

November and December 2010
Fifth Annual Toy Drive
Our fifth annual toy drive was still another success! We collected nearly 1000 toys and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis, Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, and Dream Factory of St. Louis. Thanks to all who participated!

June 11th & 15th, 2010
Fifth Annual Trike-A-Thon
The 2010 Trike-A-Thon was another huge success. The children raised $7,725 and, as always, had a blast! Thanks to all of you who participated. And thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, who covered our expenses: Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., Macroeconomic Advisers, Bonneville St. Louis Media Group; CompuChild of St. Louis; Craftsmen Industries; Dance Time, LLC; Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoke & Stewart, P.C.; Rhodey Construction; Schnucks Markets, Inc; Soccer Shots; Stretch-n-Grow; Talx Corporation; and the Mortimer family.

November 9th – December 7th, 2009
Fourth Annual Toy Drive
Our fourth annual toy drive was yet another success! We collected nearly 900 toys and distributed them to Children's Hospital of St. Louis, Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, the Pediatric Cancer and Hematology Center - St. John's Mercy, and Dream Factory of St. Louis. Thanks to all who participated!

May 13th & 14th, 2009
Fourth Annual Trike-A-Thon
The 2009 Trike-A-Thon was another huge success. The children raised $9,136 and had a blast! Thanks to all of you who participated. And thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, who covered our expenses: Compuchild of St. Louis, CPC Logistics, Craftsmen Industries, Dance Time, Heritage Veterinary Services, Lil' Angels Photography, Macroeconomic Advisers, Schnuck Markets, Soccer Shots, Stretch-n-Grow St. Louis, Talx Corporation, The Solomon Family, Wal-Mart, and Women in Manufacturing.

November & December 2008
Third Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Our third annual toy drive was our best yet! We collected more than 1200 toys (and counting). To date, we have distributed toys to Children's Hospital of St. Louis, Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, and the Pediatric Cancer and Hematology Center - St. John's Mercy. We have partnered with Dream Factory of St. Louis to distribute toys to a few families, and we will soon deliver toys to WINGS Pediatric Program - BJC Hospice, St. Louis. Thanks to all who participated!

September 13th, 2008
National Gymnastics Day Cartwheel-A-Thon
A huge thanks to Olympiad Gymnastics, who celebrated National Gymnastics Day by raising funds for The Josie Foundation. Participants in this year’s Cartwheel-A-Thon raised $725 by turning countless cartwheels for the cause! Thank you!

May 7th & 8th, 2008
Third Annual Trike-A-Thon
The Trike-a-Thon was another huge success.  We raised $11,675 in pledges and $3500 in sponsor support. Plus, all the kids involved had a blast! Because of the generous support of our sponsors, 100% of the pledges were used to further our cause. This year’s sponsors include Bonneville St. Louis Radio Group; Casablanca Market; Charles Contracting, Inc.; Compuchild of St. Louis, Inc.; Dance Time, LLC; EPC; Fernanda and Alex Bergoudian; Heritage Veterinary Services, Inc.; Hoffman Chiropractic Center; Josef Realty Services, Inc.; Christine Kisor-Leong and Tony Leong; Lil’ Angels Photography; Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC; Matheny Heating and Cooling Service, Inc.; David and Catherine Miles; Nordyne; Cindy and Danny Solomon; Stone Technologies, Inc.; TRG Group; and Melissa Willette. Thank you to all who participated in and supported this event.

November 12th - December 15th, 2007
Second Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Our second annual toy drive was another huge success! We collected nearly 1000 toys and distributed them to the following organizations: Children's Hospital of St. Louis, Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Cancer and Hematology Center - St. John's Mercy, Dream Factory of St. Louis, and WINGS Pediatric Program - BJC Hospice, St. Louis. Thanks to all who participated!

April 25th, 2007
Second Annual Trike-A-Thon
The Trike-A-Thon was a huge success. We raised $11,602 in pledges, exceeding our goal of $10,000. Furthermore, the generous support of our sponsors ($2,379) was more than enough to cover our expenses ($1,825). Therefore, 100% of your pledges will be used to further our cause. Thanks to all of you for your pledges! And thanks to our sponsors, who helped to make this a truly special event: American Home Mortgage Corp.; Bank Midwest; Belvedere Inn & Restaurant; Charles Contracting, Inc.; Compuchild of St. Louis, INC; Dance Time, LLC; Donna J. Will; Energy Pro-USA, LLC; Heritage Veterinary Services, Inc.; Janis E Henry; Josef Realty Services INC; K Tucker; Marelly Leasing, LLC; Nordyne; Schnuck Markets, INC; The Staff of West County Day School; and Talx Corporation.

November 27th - December 15th, 2006
First Annual Holiday Toy Drive
The toy drive was a huge success! We collected more than 800 toys and distributed them to the following organizations: Children's Hospital of St. Louis, Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Cancer and Hematology Center - St. John's Mercy, Dream Factory of St. Louis, and WINGS Pediatric Program - BJC Hospice, St. Louis. Thanks to all who participated!

November 10th - 11th, 2006
Josie Benefit Weekend at Damselfly Spa & Healing Center
Thanks to the kind folks at Damselfly and the generous support of those who participated, we raised $300. Thank You very much to Damselfly for hosting this event and to all that participated!

April 5, 2006
Trike-A-Thon at West County Day School
The Trike-A-Thon was a huge success! The final numbers are in. Nearly every child enrolled at WCDS got involved and raised $7,440. Thank You very much to all that participated!