News : Easton's Toy Drive brings $6,013

In memory of Easton Lindeman, his family gather donations to cheer up other children in the hospital

Easton who's memory still lives on through his family.

After the loss of her son three-year-old Easton, Samantha Lindeman decided that each year, on Easton's birthday, the family would do something to honor him. The family has once again, collected donations and made a delivery to the 11th floor of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Bringing with them all kinds of gifts for the children there, the family purchased toys, games, books, comfort items and art supplies to give to the tiny patients.

Donations and support poured in from around the community as Easton's mom continued the fundraiser. This year, the family raised $6,013 toward the effort.

Easton had been treated at the hospital for High-Risk Neuroblastoma, a form of cancer that attacks the adrenal glands, spinal column, and bone marrow. Little Easton fought as hard as he could but lost his battle when he was just three years old.

Knowing the struggles that families face when they have a child in the hospital, Easton's family wanted to do something to help. They came up with a plan to bring smiles to the children. What better way to do that than to bring toys and other goodies to the children being treated? This year with the help of those in the community, the family collected $6,013 topping last year's donation of $4,182.

Each year, the family loads their vehicles up to deliver the gifts to the hospital. The gifts are delivered to the same floor where Easton was treated bringing smiles to the children who are now fighting illnesses of their own. 

Samantha has help in her circle of family and friends who reach out and lend a hand to accomplish this task. Be sure to watch next July/August for the fundraising effort to bring smiles again to children on the 11th floor of the Children's Hospital.