The Jared Box Project’s Post

 Mount Nittany Health donated $2,500 to The Jared Box Project!   For over 22 years, The Jared Box Project has delivered smiles, laughter, and hope to children in hospitals across the country. Over 500 hospitals across the country are recipients of Jared Boxes. Locally, Mount Nittany Health has been giving out Jared Boxes for over 20 years. To show their support, Mount Nittany Health donated $2,500 to The Jared Box Project. In addition, members of the Imaging Department at Mount Nittany Medical Center made 75 Jared Boxes. At Mount Nittany Health, Jared Boxes are given to children in the emergency department, patients rooms, and at the outpatient surgical center. "It can be scary for kids when they are in the Emergency Department," said Kerri Kubalak, Community Engagement Manager, Mount Nittany Health. "Jared Boxes offer a crucial distraction during these stressful times. We are fortunate to receive ongoing support from our local community, who generously donate Jared Boxes to our facility." “We are honored and delighted to receive this generous donation from Mount Nittany Health. This donation allows us to continue to deliver Jared Boxes to our community’s young patients.  Over 2,000 Jared Boxes are given out locally each year. These little Jared Boxes calm nerves and  lift spirits during hospital visits,” said Cindy Kolarik, Executive Director, The Jared Box Project. The Jared Box Project is a nonprofit organization that aims to bring joy and smiles to children in hospitals across the country. Jared Boxes are plastic shoe boxes filled with small gifts, toys, cards, games, and other fun activities. These boxes are made by local community groups and given to children in emergency rooms, hospital rooms, surgical centers, and clinics.   The Jared Box Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. To learn more, visit www.thejaredbox.org.   Photos Attached: Presentation of Jared Boxes and $2,500 Sponsorship Donation: Pictured left to right:  Kerri S. Kubalak, Manager of Community Engagement, Mount Nittany Health; Monique Behrer, Volunteer Supervisor, Mount Nittany Health, Cindy Kolarik, Executive Director, The Jared Box Project Photo 2:  Janelle Buck, Mount Nittany Health Imaging Department, presents Jared Boxes made by the Imaging Department