Abby, 7 (left) pushed by her mom, with some of the many toys she managed to grab at Toys “R” Us in three minutes.
A local child with a rare heart condition has received a dream-come-true shopping spree in her favourite store – Toys “R” Us.
Abby, at the age of 7, has shown remarkable resilience in her young life. She was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and a rare genetic condition called Menke-Hennekam Syndrome, from which she has already undergone three open-heart surgeries.
She remains full of life despite ongoing health challenges such as frequent respiratory infections and the need to see a liver specialist.
Abby is a bundle of joy and love, with all her toys, despite three open-heart surgeries.
During the Dash, she snagged over 65 toys! Some of these toys included a scooter, Barbie Dreamhouse, a toy piano, and a Care Bear. True to her generous spirit, plans to share some of her new toys with other children in hospital, said Kristina Hopp , of the Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada
Toys“R”Us Canada, in partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada, granted the spirited and energetic child a lifetime: a three-minute shopping spree at their local store.
Abby was able to fill carts with as many toys as possible in just three minutes. The Dash is designed to provide seriously ill children with joyful memories away from hospitals, treatments, and medical worries.
Since 1998, the dedication of Toys“R”Us employees and the generosity of customers have raised over $30 million, helping Starlight Canada deliver vital programs nationwide from Comfort Kits with essentials for hospital stay, Treasure Chests with small rewards after procedures to hospital grants that fund urgently needed playrooms, equipment, and activities.