Local Nonprofit Founder to Tinley Residents: 'We Truly Feel Blessed'

Dear Friends:

The mission of the is to provide comfort and distraction from painful procedures to children and teens who have been diagnosed with cancer by providing a toy, gift or gift card from a treasure chest.

During this past December, several local schools and businesses hosted holiday toy drives which resulted in an enormous donation of toys. Each year, I am amazed by the fact that these organizations—all located within close proximity to our Orland Park headquarters—are able to provide enough toys to directly benefit children and teens at more than 41 treatment centers across the nation.

As the Founder and CEO of the foundation, I would like to convey my personal thanks and deep sense of gratitude to the following organizations:

American Sewing Guild, , Bunco Babes, , , Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, , , , , , , , Patti Rose and Republic Bank.  

On behalf of the children and teens who have been diagnosed with cancer, the Treasure Chest Foundation Board of Directors and staff wish to thank the parents, students, staff and administration of our community schools, along with the area businesses for their tremendous response. We truly feel blessed to have such support.

Sincerely and with gratitude,

Colleen M. Kisel

Founder and CEO

Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation