Even Sick Children Want to Play
December 15, 2016 the AGC of CT and the Connecticut
Construction Industries Association’s Young Contractors
Forum gathered for their annual Holiday Get-Together &
Membership Meeting at the City Steam Brewery in Hartford.
The group met for a legislative briefing discussing the election
year that made history and a look at issues to anticipate in the
year ahead.
Also, the YCFers generously donated to their annual toy drive
which directly benefits the patients and the siblings of
patients at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. No
shortage of construction related toys here!
The Children’s Medical Center has over 300,000 patient visits
a year and toys collected through the CCIA / AGC of CT Young
Contractors Forum toy drive benefit CCMC in many ways. For
both hospitalized patients and children visiting, toys are an
important part of the patient experience and are used for
comfort, distraction, entertainment, therapeutic play, reward
and celebration. Even sick children want to play, which can
provide a sense of normalcy in what can be a confusing and
stressful environment.
“The generosity and creativity of the young
professionals is evident in the number and variety of
toys donated, though more than a few items are large
and construction related – all are very much
appreciated.” Marci Lombardo, Donor Relations,
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Foundation
AGC/CT Contact: Carol Hall, [email protected]
860.529.6855