Good CauseWednesday, November 4
Williamson County Animal Center is collecting new stuffed animals for young hospital patients
The Franklin Daily News team
If you've got a soft spot for a good cause, Williamson County Animal Center is collecting stuffed animals through Dec. 12 for patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. The center delivered several boxes after last year's first collection, and this year's drive is called "Dasher's Delivery."
Dec. 12last day to donate to the Dasher's Delivery drive
The animal center is collecting new stuffed animals through that date.
Sources: Williamson Herald, Williamson Source
- Only new stuffed animals are accepted
- Small or medium sizes are preferred
- Drop off inside the Adoption entrance during public hours
- Address: 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court, Franklin
“The Foundation accepts donations from the community and gives them to our Child Life Specialist who helps children and their families cope with stress.”
Stuffed animals can help children feel less anxious and give them a distraction during uncomfortable procedures, DeJaynes said.
Animal center public hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays
Williamson County Animal Center, 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court, Franklin
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Mon.-Fri. public hours
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday public hours
- After hours
- Front porch drop-off
- Closed
- Sundays
Sources: Williamson Herald, Williamson Source
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Mon.-Fri. public hours |
| 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday public hours |
| After hours | Front porch drop-off |
| Closed | Sundays |
Sources: Williamson Herald, Williamson Source