12-year old Kinsley Fischer of Salem held toy drive for Carilion Children's Hospital
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Twelve-year-old Kinsley Fischer of Salem has made a major impact in her community by organizing a large-scale toy drive to benefit Carilion Children's Hospital. After learning that the hospital was running low on toys for its young patients and their families, Kinsley took action—partnering with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and the Salem Red Sox to rally support.
The toy drive was hosted during 'Baseball Night' with the Salem Red Sox on March 28, and thanks to Kinsley's efforts and the support of fans and community members, just under 800 items were collected for donation.
On Tuesday, Kinsley delivered the donated toys to Carilion Children's Hospital, accompanied by the mascots from both the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and the Salem Red Sox. The group visited children currently staying in the hospital as they delivered toys and lifted spirits on the Children's floor.
Kinsley's leadership, compassion, and dedication to helping others have made her a shining example of the difference one person can make. Both teams were honored to support her mission and are proud to be part of this meaningful community initiative.
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