Cole-Parmer Employees Collect 5,000 Toys and Items for Hospitalized Children

Cole-Parmer, a global medical supply company based in Vernon Hills, recently delivered more than 900 packages of toy cars, more than 1,900 boxes of crayons, nearly 1,400 coloring books, and 800 packages of nonskid socks to the Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan.

The donation of the 5,000 items was the result of an employee toy drive, which exceeded expectations set by the company’s Community Action Council (CAC), according to a press release.

“Our goal is to make an impact in the local community and we look for opportunities to rally our employees around these charitable events,” said Monica Manotas, VP/General Manager, Cole-Parmer.

On hand for the delivery was Vista President and CEO Barbara Martin along with other hospital representatives.

“We’re extremely appreciative of Cole-Parmer and the efforts of employees for donating toys to our pediatric patients,” said Martin. “We will be able to use these gifts in our emergency rooms and pediatric unit for many months to come.”