Community Outreach Projects

Madison's Change

On September 30, 2010 Madison McWhorter had a desire to make a change in others lives. That evening during dinner "Madison's Change" began. Madison wanted to bring smiles to children by providing toys to a children's hospital. The Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford was chosen to be the recipient of "Madison's Change".

Madison began to gather loose change around the house, donated her own money, and asked her parents and grandparents for their support. Madison wanted to ask others to join her efforts in making a change. She decided she would talk with Mother Ellendale at church and her Girl Scout Brownie Troop. The church and her troop agreed to help with Madison's cause.

A desire that started by on individual turned into a community effort. A combined total from Grace Church and Brownie Troop 62025 was $662 with some spare change. 139 stuffed toys were purchased with the money that was donated. Seven of those toys were fabric dolls. Madison's Brownie troop purchased dolls kits with some of their funds and made dolls. Some of the church funds purchased stuff animals that are similar to Pillow Pets. Other types of toys were purchased as well.

On February 11, 2011 Madison and her parents delivered the toys to the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. While Mrs. Jean Boza, the Development Programs Officer, gave Madison a tour of the hospital, Madison was able to present toys to the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Wing. Madison was able to see the first child receive a "Madison's Change" toy. A little boy chose a giraffe after his doctor appointment. When he and his mother were leaving, his mother said, "He's already given him (the giraffe) a name." Not only did "Madison's Change" provide a smile to a child's face, smiles were shown by the child's mother, the medical staff, Madison's parents, and Madison.

Once again thank you for supporting Madison with her desire to bring smiles to children at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Madison went to bed that evening recalling how the little boy looked after receiving his giraffe. She said, "He was so happy."

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