FreeMAT has been actively involved in collecting donations for the United States Armed Forces personnel since April 2002. The toys will be distributed to the children of deployed Army personnel from Fort Totten in Queens and other local reserve bases in the greater New York region.
FreeMAT announced it will be collecting toys of any kind (new and not gift wrapped) now through December 16. Stephen S. Mills, President & Chief Executive Officer, NYHQ, thanked the members of the military for their service and pledged the hospital’s continued support for the families of those who serve in the military.
NYC Comptroller John Liu stated he has participated in the toy drive since its inception in 2002 and that he will continue to support the initiative every year going forward.
Founder of FreeMAT Peter Kwiath, Assistant Supervisor of Paramedic / EMTs at the hospital, stated: “We plan to continue this program until every man and woman serving in the military returns home.”
Toy Drop-Off Locations
Please call the location before dropping off the toys.
New York Hospital Queens, Main Entrance Security Desk
56-45 Main Street, Flushing, NY, 718-888-8747
New York Hospital Queens, Public Affairs & Marketing Department
41-61 Kissena Blvd, Suite B, 1st floor, Flushing, NY, 718-670-1065
New York Hospital Queens, EMS Department
163-15 46 Ave; Flushing, NY, 718-670-1010
Councilman Dan Halloran
166-08 24th Rd., Whitestone, N.Y., 718-631-6703
Councilman Peter Koo
135-27 38 Ave., Suite 388, Flushing, N.Y., 718-888-8747
Bayside-Whitestone Lions Club
25-59 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Flushing, N.Y., 718-428-7285
Assemblyman Rory Lancman
159-16 Union Turnpike – Suite 210, Hillcrest, N.Y., 718-820-0241
Senator Toby Stavisky
144-36 Willets Pt. Blvd.,Flushing, N.Y., 718-445-0004
For more information contact Debra Pagano Cohen at 718-670-1065.
New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.
www.nyhq.org
SEMINAR ON BLOOD CANCER
New York Hospital Queens, in partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Queens Library HealthLink Cancer Action Councils, will host a FREE educational seminar for the Queens community about blood cancer. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment options for different types of blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. The seminar will be held on:
- Thursday, November 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
New York Hospital Queens-Lang Auditorium
Guest Speaker: Javier Roca, M.D., attending physician, New York Hospital Queens