My Brother’s Wish:
Bringing Comfort to Children in Emergency Rooms
The My Brother’s Wish program was created as a way for Toby’s brothers, Lucas and Zeke, to bring a little box of joy and comfort to children who find themselves in the emergency room, either as patients or accompanying a loved one. These boxes are filled with small toys, activities, and comforting items to help brighten a child’s experience during what can be a stressful time.
The Meaning Behind the Logo
The logo for My Brother’s Wish was designed to represent the Stern brothers – Lucas (bear), Toby (fox), and Zeke (hedgehog) – each carrying a special meaning to the family. The Sterns partnered with Substance 151 in Baltimore, Maryland, to bring this vision (driven by Lucas’s creativity) to life.
How the Program Works
We are excited to expand My Brother’s Wish and make it an active part of our programming once again! Hospitals in Western Pennsylvania can now request to receive donated boxes for their emergency rooms to distribute to children and families in need of comfort and support.
We are inviting hospitals, community organizations, school groups, and sports teams to get involved. If your group is interested in assembling boxes or organizing an event to support My Brother’s Wish, please reach out to coordinate with us.
Requesting Boxes for Your Hospital
Hospitals in Western Pennsylvania that would like to receive My Brother’s Wish boxes can fill out the request form below to receive a starter kit. Each request will be reviewed, and we will work with you to determine the number of boxes needed to support your emergency room patients and their families.
Supporting the Project Through Donations
If you would like to purchase items to be placed in the donated boxes, please click the link below for our Amazon Wishlist for this project. Items purchased will be sent directly to Toby’s Foundation. We kindly ask that you do not purchase items other than what is on the wish list, as these have been carefully curated and selected by Lucas and Zeke, as well as through feedback from hospital personnel, to best serve the needs of the children receiving them.
For more information or to discuss how your hospital or organization can participate, please contact us at thelittlefoxfoundation@gmail.com.
Together, we can support Lucas’s vision of giving back by bringing comfort and joy to children and siblings in emergency rooms across our community.
