OLEAN, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, received toy donations from the Cattaraugus County Town Highway Superintendents Association (CCTHSA), just in time for the holiday season.

The Cattaraugus County Town Highway Superintendents Association generously donated an assortment of toys, games, and stuffed animals to the pediatric and emergency departments at OGH. For many years, the group has been committed to collecting and donating toys to brighten the days of children receiving care at the hospital. Over 30 years ago, this small initiative began with toy donations to social services, and over time, it has expanded to benefit multiple organizations in the community, including OGH.  

“We’re so grateful to the Cattaraugus County Town Highway Superintendents Association for helping us bring smiles to our pediatric patients,” says Jennifer Ruggles, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer, OGH. “The holiday season is a time for giving, and our community always rises to the occasion. A small gesture, like giving a toy, can make a world of difference for a sick child and their family while they are receiving care at OGH.”

The donated toys will be distributed to various units throughout the hospital that frequently care for and treat children, including the emergency department, the second-floor pediatrics unit, and outpatient care areas.

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