9News: Arvada’s first responders go head-to-head in stuffed animal drive
9News | Courtney Yuen, Alexander Kirk | March 25, 2026
The Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation launches a toy drive for children with illnesses. Donate stuffed animals at Arvada fire and police stations until March 31.
Community members are encouraged to donate new and unused stuffed toys for children receiving care in the hospital. The Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation is requesting stuffed toy donations because these items provide emotional comfort to children facing illness, long hospital stays, or difficult treatments.
"Sometimes, when children are battling serious illness, what they need most is something soft to hold onto,” said Cathy Sandoval, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation. “A simple stuffed toy can bring comfort, security, and a sense of normalcy during a very challenging time. We are incredibly grateful to the Arvada Fire and Police Departments and to our community for coming together to support these children.”
Donations can also be dropped off at the following locations through March 31:
Arvada Fire Station – 7903 Allison Way, Arvada (main fire station)
Arvada Police Department – 8101 Ralston Rd., Arvada
Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation – 5394 Marshall St., Suite 400, Arvada
At each drop-off location, donors can choose which team to support — Team Fire or Team Police — adding some friendly competition while bringing comfort to children receiving treatment or in the hospital.
For people who want to donate, but can’t drop off donations, donations can be made from this Amazon wish list.