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Super Hero Day
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness month in September, the BTC Superhero team handed out superhero themed crafts, toys, apparel and other accessories to the true superheroes — the patients being treated at Children’s Hospital of Michigan.
Teen Day
We had a fun celebration, honoring some awesome teens! Patients and their guest stopped by our warehouse for their very own personalized gift basket, photo fun, ice cream and more! A special thanks to everyone who made our Teen Day at the Bottomless Toy Chest so special! Thank you to our photographer, Scott Campbell for capturing our special day!
The Bottomless Toy Chest Minions visit the Children’s Hospital of Michigan
The Bottomless Toy Chest Minions crew had a great time with our friends at Children’s Hospital of Michigan! We gave toys, coloring sets and crafts to every child who entered the hospital’s lobby. The day was filled with lots of fun, wonder and excitement.
Special thank you to the wonderful DMC staff for capturing all these precious moments.
Head over to our Facebook page to see more photos!
Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers – Season of Giving
Thank you so much Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers for partnering with The Bottomless Toy Chest this Holiday season. We appreciate the efforts of the Dealers and everyone who purchased a new toy to donate to the Season of Giving campaign. These toys will bring lots of joy to hospitalized children in the months to come. Special thank you to Zaiden, a recipient of our program and Shining Star, for collecting tons of toys for BTC!
United Way Midland Holiday Event
We were honored to have the opportunity to visit our Founder/Executive Director, Mickey Guisewite’s hometown in Midland to partner with the wonderful team at United Way of Midland County and the Long Term Disaster Recovery Group Case Managers. We delivered Christmas gifts, smiles and some holiday cheer to families impacted by the devastating flood that hit this summer in the middle of the pandemic.
Tons of Toys Holiday Events
Our volunteer Elf Squad made a special curbside delivery of toys, holiday crafts and cuddly stuffed animals to patients in all of the oncology/hematology clinics we serve throughout Michigan and Ohio. And we shipped toys to our friends who are receiving cancer treatment in Pennsylvania, Texas and Kansas hospitals.
Aiden, 2020 Shining Star
The Bottomless Toy Chest would like to present our 2020 Shining Star — Patient Ambassador, Aiden! It was an honor to present Aiden with his Shining Star award along with some fun and empowering toys and activities. We are inspired by his strength and perseverance. His smile and energy light up any room. Keep shining bright, Aiden!
Spooktacular 2020
A great time was had by all at the Bottomless Toy Chest’s 2020 Spooktacular event! Thanks to everyone who helped us give the kiddos a Halloween to remember! We’re so appreciative of Giving The Dollar for sponsoring the entire event and rallying their team to help make this day special for the patients and their families. Special thank you to Agape Decor and Events for donating the incredible balloon decorations and to our extraordinary photographer Scott Campbell for capturing these precious moments we will never forget.
Red Carpet Drive-thru Experience
Checkout the story here: WDIV Click on Detroit
Tons of Toys
Santa, Mrs. Claus and The Bottomless Toy Chest elves traveled to Toledo to deliver toys and smiles! Thank you ProMedica Toledo Hospital for your hospitality, we look forward to our next visit!
Thank you Bri Malaska WNWO NBC 24 for capturing our 1st annual “Tons of Toys” at ProMedica Toledo Hospital
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The Elf Squad delivered toys, stuffed animals and smiles to our Friends Children’s Hospital of Michigan – Troy!
Thank you The Oakland Press for covering the event!
Upcoming & Past Events
The 2021 No-Show Bottomless Bowl
Please roll with us again from the comfort of your own home to help support kids with cancer
When: November 8-12, 2021
Where: The comfort of your own home
The 2020 No-Show Bottomless Bowl
Ready…set…do not bowl! Yes, our most important fundraiser of the year, The Bottomless Bowl, is rolling a little differently this year – no bowling! Instead of lacing up those bowling shoes, we’re inviting everyone to pull on comfy slippers and snuggle up to computers for a terrific silent auction.
Starting November 9 on Facebook, with competition for some fantastic items building to the thrilling conclusion and announcement of winners on November 13th.
Zeoli’s
Come enjoy a fantastic Italian lunch or dinner and support The Bottomless Toy Chest on Thursday, June 6th.
20% of all food, bar, and carry-out sales from the entire day will be donated to help us create our annual Red-Carpet Movie event at Emagine Theater for children undergoing cancer treatment. These very special kids and their families will be treated to a private screening of Toy Story 4, followed by a fun after-party.
The fundraiser will take place at Zeoli’s Italian restaurant at 110 E 14 Mile Rd., Clawson, 48017.
A special guest bartender and the BTC staff will be there from 5-9pm.
Trivia Night at Noodles & Co.
Please join us on Thursday, April 18 from 4 PM – 9 PM for a family fun trivia night.
Enjoy some delicious food while supporting The Bottomless Toy Chest; 50% of sales will be donated to our organization for our annual Red-Carpet Movie event where we will treat some very special children to a private screening of Toy Story 4.
The event will take place at Noodles & Company, 3119 Crooks Road, Troy, MI, and trivia begins at 7 PM.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Zeke’s R&R BBQ Fundraiser – July 11
Hey Friends, please mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 11th to join us at Zeke’s Rock n’ Roll BBQ in Ferndale for our fundraiser! Eat for a good cause anytime between 11 am to 2 am. Come by and say hi to the BTC team between 6 pm and 9 pm. All proceeds will help us treat some very brave children undergoing cancer treatment to a red carpet private viewing of Hotel Transylvania 3!
Can’t wait to see you!
***Just mention The Bottomless Toy Chest to your server. No flyer needed.