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11TH Annual Wes' Wish

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Putting Hope Back in the Holidays Since 2011

What We Do:

We partner with local business leaders, individuals, and organizations in the collection of toys and other items that are distributed the families of patients at CHKD Cancer & Blood Disorder Center as well as pediatric cancer families in the surrounding areas during the Christmas Holiday period. Parents are able to "shop" on us for all of their children, free from worry about the financial burden that often comes with the holidays.

How It Began:

All of this began in 2011, because 5 year old Wes Pak, who had just been diagnosed with neuroblastoma himself, wanted to give all of his toys away to the other children at clinic fighting alongside him. Thus, the toy drive was born. What started with just 5 little red wagons filled with toys has now grown to be able to help many families across Hampton Roads. Wes continued to help collect, sort, and deliver toys to CHKD up until he passed away in 2018. We carry on the toy drive in his memory. 

Thank you to our 2021 Participating Businesses and Organizations!

NEWPORT NEWS: 

Coffey's Lockshop 

9519 Warwick Blvd

Swihart Orthodontics

12725 McManus Blvd #1b

Habitat for Humanity Restore

371 Chatham Dr.

Tidewater Family Dentistry

12725 Patrick Henry Dr.

My Neighbors' Pub

12743 Jefferson Ave

Pigtails & Crewcuts 

12515 Jefferson Ave

Fairways BBQ & Grill

901 Clubhouse Way

700 Acqua Apartments

712 Windy Way

Venture Apartments in Tech Center

685 Center Ave

Kingstowne Apartments 

500 Oscar Loop

Sea Pines Apartments

615 Sea Pine Ln

Warwick Village Apartments

495 Nelson Dr. #1

Mariners Green Apartments

12711 Nettles Dr. #7

Hidenwood North Apartments

17 Middlesex Rd

Kate's Trace Apartments

600 Kate's Trace Cir


YORK COUNTY:

State Farm - Mark Irwin

7300 George Washington Mem Hwy

Infinity Chiropractic

3630 George Washington Mem Hwy Ste F3

Hero's Cheesesteaks & Subs 

4508 George Washington Mem Hwy 

Cliff's Auto Service

8427 George Washington Mem Hwy

The Pizza Shop

5214 George Washington Mem Hwy

All 4 You Hair Salon

5319 George Washington Mem Hwy

Walgreens 

6608 George Washington Mem Hwy

Starbucks - 29970 (Ft Eustis/Rt 17)

8135 George Washington Mem Hwy

Grafton Fishing Supply

6429 George Wash. Mem. Hwy

Ace's Nutrition

5005 Victory Blvd

York Granite

4300 George Wash. Mem. Hwy

The Courts of Yorkshire Downs Apartments

101 Little Bay Ave

Four Seasons Apartments

102 Indian Summer Dr. Ste A


WILLIAMSBURG:

Williamsburg Family Dentistry

213 Bulifants Blvd Suite E

AMF Bowling  

5544 Olde Towne Rd

Corey's Chicken Shack

5242 Olde Towne Rd Suite 6

Flipping Flea #2

7003 Richmond Rd

Duck Donuts

4655 Monticello Ave Suite 103

Colonial Towne Apartments

327 Merrimac Trl Apt 1C

Colonial Pines Apartments

222 Merrimac Trl

Conway Gardens Apartments

750 Conway Dr


Hampton:

Capstan Bar Brewing Co. 

2036 Exploration Way

Ellipse Urban Apartments

1999 Commerce Dr


Norfolk:

Aviation Institute of Maintenance 

2329 E. Little Creek Rd

Quick Vape 

8401 Hampton Blvd Suite 3


Chesapeake:

Andiamo Ristorante & Pizza 

500 S. Battlefield Blvd

Pet Supply Plus

237 Battlefield Blvd S, Ste 2

Bubba's 33

1725 Debaun Ave


Virginia Beach:

When In Rome Ristorante

401 N Great Neck Rd Suite 129

Famous Uncle Al's

5394 Kemps River Dr Unit 108

Wasserhund Brewing Co

1805 Laskin Rd

The Crossings at Red Mill

2160 Mill Crossings Dr


Portsmouth: 

Fire & Life Safety America

804 Port Centre Pkwy


Gloucester:

Heartfelt Touch Massage Therapy LLC

7282 York Ave

Up South

6628 Main St

The Silver Box 

6630 Main St

Rye's Flooring

4848 George Wash. Mem. Hwy

Swihart Orthodontics

2674 George Wash. Mem. Hwy Ste B

Sassy Q's Blings and Things

Hair By Aletta

1378 Centerville Rd.


OBX: 

The Wellness Center of the Outer Banks

4717 N. Croatan Hwy 


Various:

DJ Frady - Fradycat Entertainment

Check his page for locations: https://www.facebook.com/FradycatEntertainment/


Private Collections:

Vitesco Technologies 

Vacation Village Resorts

Newport News Sheriff's Office

Newport News Parks & Rec Office

Richneck Elementary

Participating York County Schools

Participating offices in Mary Immaculate Hospital


Special Thanks To:

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

Seaford Transfer

Republic Services

John Henry Printing

Fun Bus - Hampton Roads


2022 Wes' Wish Family Shopping Expo

LOCATION:  

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

2329 E. Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 


WHEN:

Time slots based on availability

STAY TUNED FOR OUR 2022 SCHEDULE!

Overall event time: TO BE DETERMINED

(timeslots will be requested based on availability)


***PRE-REGISTRATION AND LETTER FROM SOCIAL WORKER/PROOF OF DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT AT THE CHKD CANCER & BLOOD DISORDER CLINIC WILL BE REQUIRED*** 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.


***COVID-19 SCREENINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO ENTRY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR PEDIATRIC CANCER FAMILIES AND VOLUNTEERS. MASKS REQUIRED.***

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