My Joyful Heart is a unique charity that provides personalized assistance and encouragement for Chicago area and suburban children in need. Vikings Pee Wee 1 Head Coach, Chuck Rahn, has been involved with My Joyful Heart for many years, reaching out to help make the holiday season a little brighter for area children. This year, Coach Chuck has asked the Vikings to team up with My Joyful Heart in donating new unwrapped items such as various board games, toys and some basic everyday items.

An abbreviated list of items requested is shown below. The Vikings will have a collection box located near the front desk at the Arctic Ice Arena until December 15th. Please make every attempt to drop off some new unwrapped items from the list below to help area children in need this holiday season. For more information, please see the My Joyful Heart website at www.myjoyfulheart.org or contact Diane Carroll, Executive Director at 815-806-1700.

 Sample of Items Requested

Board Games – Monopoly, Sorry, Uno Cards, Clue, Life, Connect Four, Candyland, Scrabble

Toys – Dolls, Cars & Trucks, Playdough Sets, Legos, Blocks, Action Heroes, Building Sets

Everyday Items – Bath & Hygiene Sets, Radios / CD Players, Boys and Girls Pajama Sets, Slipper Socks

Thank you for your generosity and Happy Holidays!

Letter from Diane Carroll

Expanded Donation Item List

"My Joyful Heart is a registered nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We have been operating continuously since 2002 and are dedicated to keeping your donations and information secure. We will continue to Bring Hope to the children of Chicagoland through 2013 and beyond!"