News & Stories

Beacon Media Group & Future Today Fundraise to Support Toy Foundation’s Children’s Hospital Program

05 NOV

Beacon Media Group, a full-service marketing, communications and media agency group and integral partner of the toy industry, hosted an employee-driven friends and family online fundraiser this summer in support of The Toy Foundation’s work delivering play to children’s hospitals. In addition to the employees raising cash donations, Future Today, a leading streaming technology provider and trusted vendor of Beacon Media Group, joined the fundraiser with a matching contribution in support of children in need.

Toy Foundation Play Grant Recipients Among U.S. News 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospitals

21 OCT

Eleven hospitals that have received grants from The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) Children’s Hospital Play Grants program were ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation for behavioral health.

LA Fall Preview Tenants Donated $50,000 in Toys to Children in Need through The Toy Bank

14 OCT

Following the close of The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview, The Toy Foundation’s Toy Bank collected thousands of toys, games, and more, valued at more than $50,000, from tenants to deliver the extraordinary benefits of play to children in need.

Bring the Gift of Play to Children in Need this Holiday

07 OCT

As the holiday season approaches, The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) is calling on companies across the toy industry to partner with The Toy Bank to bring the joy and benefits of play to children who need it most. Submit a donation form in October to ensure your donation reaches children in time for the holidays.

‘Back to School STEAM Toy’ Giveaway from The Genius of Play™ Reaches 65,000 Consumers

02 OCT

The Genius of Play’s “Back to School STEAM Toy” giveaway, which featured 15 accredited STEAM toys, reached 65,000 consumers during the back-to-school shopping season.

Toy Foundation Deploys Toys in Response to Hurricane Helene

01 OCT

Millions of homes and communities across the southeast U.S. and southern Appalachia were destroyed by Hurricane Helene. To support children and families affected, The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) Toy Bank has deployed semi-trucks loaded with the toy industry’s product donations and critical relief supplies, provided by the program’s logistics partner, to accessible areas of greatest need.

Serve as a Mentor for The Toy Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Program

30 SEP

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) is calling on toy industry professionals of all specialties to serve as a mentor for its upcoming Collegiate Case Study Competition with the University of Maryland (UofM).

Help Bring Play to Children’s Hospitals through The Toy Foundation’s Auction

23 SEP

It's your last chance to bid for The Toy Foundation's online auction, with all proceeds going toward funding grants for children's hospitals to improve pediatric care and promote healing through play.

Toy Companies Unite to Support Children’s Hospitals at The Toy Foundation’s Fundraiser

16 SEP

On September 9, the toy industry gathered at The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) “Party with a Purpose” fundraiser to raise approximately $570,000 to support TTF’s Children’s Hospital Play Grants program.

Build-A-Bear Celebrates National Teddy Bear Day with Donation to The Toy Foundation™

09 SEP

In celebration of National Teddy Bear Day on September 9, Build-A-Bear Foundation is partnering with The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) to make sure children in greatest need receive a furry friend and experience the comfort and joy it provides. Build-A-Bear Foundation will donate $10,000 to TTF’s Children’s Hospital Play Grants program, plus 5,000 teddy bears to TTF’s Toy Bank.

Toy Foundation Auction is Now Open for Your Bids

03 SEP

The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) curated online auction is officially open for toy enthusiasts everywhere to place their bids! Featuring one-of-a-kind experiences, valuable brand-building services, unique collectibles, and more, TTF aims to raise $50,000, with all proceeds supporting its work delivering play to children’s hospitals.

Save the Date: Richard Gottlieb Celebration of Life (Oct. 25)

28 AUG

The toy community is invited to join a Celebration of Life honoring Richard Gottlieb taking place Friday, October 25 at The Toy Association™ office in New York City.

The Toy Bank is Your CSR Partner for Fall Previews

26 AUG

As manufacturers prepare for previews and the holiday season quickly approaches, The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) is asking companies to consider donating product to The Toy Bank at the end of fall preview season. All donations will deliver the joy of play to children in need this holiday season.

‘Party with a Purpose’ to Support the Benefits of Play on Mental Health

19 AUG

The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) Children’s Hospital Play Grants program is the industry’s opportunity to deliver play to children’s hospitals responding to mental health crises every day.

Play Supports Children’s Hospitals in Meeting Patient Needs, But More Help is Needed

12 AUG

On September 9, join us at TAO Los Angeles for "Party with a Purpose," where the toy industry can unite to support The Toy Foundation’s Children’s Hospital Play Grants Program. Your participation helps expand therapeutic play programs for pediatric patients in need.

Reminder: Submit Your TOTY® Nominations by August 23

09 AUG

The Toy Association™ is reminding toy companies, inventors, and other industry representatives to submit their nominations for the 2025 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards by midnight (Eastern) on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Amazon, Mattel, & More Support The Toy Foundation™’s “Party with a Purpose”

05 AUG

The countdown is on for The Toy Association™’s LA Fall Preview this September, and to kick-off the market week (Sept. 9-13), companies from all corners of the industry will unite at The Toy Foundation™ (TTF)’s “Party with a Purpose,” taking place on the evening of Monday, September 9at TAO Los Angeles, to support TTF’s work to deliver play to hospitalized children.

Call for Auction Items to Support “Party with a Purpose” Fundraiser for Children’s Hospitals

29 JUL

The Toy Foundation will host an online auction in tandem with “Party with a Purpose,” (Sept. 9) filled with unique items, collectibles, and experiences for event guests and toy enthusiasts everywhere to bid on their favorite items.

In LA During Market Week? Don’t Miss “Party with a Purpose” Fundraiser for Children’s Hospitals

22 JUL

Mark your calendars to make a difference: Attend The Toy Foundation’s “Party with a Purpose” and be a part of an industry-wide movement to bring the joy of play to hospitalized children across the country.

The Importance of Play at Children’s Hospitals

22 JUL

Kathleen Campisano, global chief marketing officer at Beacon Media Group and vice chair of The Toy Foundation, discussed how play improves pediatric care with representatives from Maimonides Health and Hope for Henry.

Legendary Rock Band Blues Traveler to Headline “Party with a Purpose”

15 JUL

Blues Traveler will play a can’t-miss performance at The Toy Foundation’s “Party with a Purpose,” taking place September 9 at TAO Los Angeles.

Nominations are Now Open for the 2025 Toy of the Year® Awards

15 JUL

Nominations are officially open for the 25th Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, taking place February 28, 2025 at Cipriani’s 42nd Street in New York City. Toy companies, inventors, and other industry representatives are invited to submit their top products and entertainment brands by August 23, 2024 for consideration across 16 categories.

“Party with a Purpose” to Raise Money for Children’s Hospitals

08 JUL

One of the toy industry’s top philanthropic missions is to bring play to children, particularly those in hospitals serving predominantly low-income communities. The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) “Party with a Purpose,” taking place Monday, September 9 at TAO Los Angeles, is an opportunity for the toy industry to join together and help improve pediatric care nationwide.

Previewing Your Toys in LA? Take Part in Toy Collection Benefitting Local Children in Need

25 JUN

The Toy Foundation™’s (TTF) Toy Bank is coordinating an industry-wide toy collection for all companies participating in LA previews this fall. The toy donations will bring the power of play to children in need across the Los Angeles Metro area.

The LEGO Group Celebrates International Day of Play with Global Initiatives

24 JUN

The toy and play community celebrated the first-ever International Day of Play on June 11, an initiative spearheaded by The LEGO Group and The LEGO Foundation. To mark the inaugural day, The LEGO Group rolled out a series of engaging initiatives worldwide.

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