Wright Memorial Physician Clinics and NCMC Athletic Department to Host 5th Annual Toy Drive

Trenton, Mo. — Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group, Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic, and North Central Missouri College Athletic Department are again partnering to host a toy drive to benefit children in Grundy and Mercer counties. The 5th annual toy drive will begin on Monday, Nov. 16, and end on Friday, Dec. 11.

“We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner with the NCMC Athletic Department again and make a positive impact in our community,” said Shane Lynch, practice manager at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic. “Each year, the support we receive reminds us how generous and compassionate this community truly is. Surpassing 300 donated items last year was an incredible achievement, and we’re excited to build on that momentum as we set our sights on an even bigger goal this season.”

The event will benefit children ages 1-17 years old. Toys will be donated to the Department of Social Services Children’s Division and Trenton Kiwanis Club for distribution. For health and safety concerns, only new toys will be accepted. Specific wish list items include Legos®, Hot Wheels®, makeup, baby dolls, spiderman toys, monster trucks, dinosaur toys, coloring books, reading books, and bicycles, among other items.

Toys will be collected at three locations: NCMC’s Ketcham Community Center in Trenton, Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton, and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton.

Additionally, attendees at the NCMC Men’s Classic basketball games on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Ketcham Community Center will receive one free admission for every toy (minimum $5 in value) donated at the entry to the game. The first game, beginning at 1 p.m., will feature Johnson County Community College vs. Dakota County Technical College. The second game, beginning at 3 p.m., will feature North Central Missouri College vs. Labette Community College.

“This event is a great example of what can happen when organizations come together to support the people we serve,” said Nathan Gamet, Athletic Director at North Central Missouri College. “We’re excited to welcome the community to the Ketcham Center on Dec. 5 for an exciting double header of men’s game. Beyond the action on the court, we hope everyone will join us in helping make the holiday season brighter for local families by contributing to our collection drive. Partnerships like this strengthen our community and remind us of what the Christmas season is all about.”

For questions about the toy drive, contact Shane Lynch at 660-358-5750.