“The National Diaper Bank Network’s research shows that one out of every three families in America has experienced diaper need,” said event coordinator Trudy Bechtolt. “When I heard that families frequently have to reuse a disposable diaper to make their baby’s supply last, I knew we had to help.”
With the assistance of several area YMCA’s, the organization is holding its Second annual Great Diaper Dash. The goal is to collect 24,000 diapers, enough to fill care packages for 240 infants & toddlers.
“We are excited to have twice as many YMCAs as collection partners for our second Great Diaper Dash,” Bechtolt said. “With their help, we hope to double donations from 2016 and make a real difference for the families we serve.”
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WHAT THEY NEED:
The organization is seeking new and open packs of diapers and Pull-Ups which may be dropped off until May 6 at participating area YMCAs. Diapers in size newborn, 1, 4 & 5 are desperately needed. Participating locations include:
- Atrium YMCA, Middletown
- Coffman YMCA, Springboro
- Downtown Dayton YMCA, Dayton
- Fairborn YMCA, Fairborn
- South YMCA, Kettering
- West Carrollton YMCA, West Carrollton
- Xenia YMCA, Xenia
- Y at the Heights, Huber Heights
Monetary gifts may also be made online at www.hannahstreasure.org or mailed to Hannah’s Treasure Chest at 124 Westpark Road, Centerville, 45459. Every $1 donated will buy six diapers at wholesale to help close the diaper gap for families in need.
Located near Centerville High School, Hannah’s Treasure Chest is open to receive donations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Bagged or boxed items may be dropped in the large, blue bins out front at all other times.
For more information about Hannah's Treasure Chest, please call the office at (937) 438-5039, visit www.hannahstreasure.org, follow @hannahstreasure on Twitter, or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HannahsTreasureChest.
Families seeking help should contact the United Way’s Help Line at (937) 225-3000.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP:
Consider attending the organization's fourth annual "Chip In for Children" golf scramble at 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9, at Heatherwoode Golf Club, 88 Heatherwoode Blvd. in Springboro. Player tickets are $100 each. For reservations call (937) 438-5039 or sign up online at www.hannahstreasure.org/wp1/golf.
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