Inspiring Bravery Through Play
Find quick answers to common questions about our mission and how you can help brighten a child’s hospital stay.
Why LEGO sets specifically?
We collect and distribute LEGO and other high quality building sets for two main reasons:
1) We do everything we do in honor of Jaxon and LEGO was his favorite toy.
2) LEGO sets are one of the most requested items according to Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation.
3) Personal experiences with Jaxon showed his family that LEGO is the perfect toy for ill and recovering kids in the hospital. First, building the set is a great therapeutic play as it can be done while sitting, but is mentally and physically engaging for the patient and family. Second, once the set is build it can be played with, rebuilt, or made into something new, meaning it can fill lots of time for long stays.
Who can donate building sets to the organization?
Anyone can donate new, unopened LEGO or similar building toys to help bring smiles to hospitalized kids.
How can I make a monetary donation?
We accept checks made out to Jaxon’s Bricks for Bravery, Inc, which can be mailed to us directly at:
7993 Church Road, Newcomerstown, Ohio 43832
You can also make donations by credit or debit card or by PayPal through our Paypal account. Keep in mind you do not need to have a PayPal account to make a donation! Visit our Donation page for more details!
What kind of sets are best to donate?
We prefer small to mid-sized LEGO sets. We recommend sets under $20 or $30. Other high-quality brands are also acceptable, but we generally recommend LEGO brand unless you are familiar with another company, as there are many lower quality products on the market.
We also maintain an Wishlist with recommended sets if you need more help deciding on sets to donate! Visit our Donation page for more details.
How can I get LEGO sets to Jaxon’s Bricks for Bravery?
Sets can be mailed to us directly at:
7993 Church Road, Newcomerstown, Ohio 43832
Sets can also be dropped off an one of our drop off sites:
Akron Children’s Pediatrics, 1045 W High Ave, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Flourish Learning Center, 400 Mill Ave SE #529, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Precious Treasures, 101 E Main Street, West Lafayette, OH 43845
Sets purchased through our Amazon Wishlist will be mailed directly to us by default, making it simple with no extra shipping costs for you! Visit our Donations page for more information.
For larger donations, we can arrange for pickup or meetups. Please contact us to make these arrangements if needed.
Besides donating sets or money, how else can I help?
First, check us out on our social media channels and like, share, and follow our work! Second, we have had several great organizations and businesses work with us on fundraiser drives. If you have an idea for a your business, group, club, etc, please reach out as we would love to help organize an event!
Why do you place stickers on the LEGO boxes?
We include a sticker on each box to help share our story and mission with families who receive a set. The sticker includes a QR code that directs them to additional information about Jaxon’s Bricks for Bravery. We also love hearing how LEGO sets have had a positive impact on children’s hospital stays!
How are the donated toys distributed?
We partner with hospitals and medical centers to deliver the toys directly to children receiving treatment.
Can I volunteer with Jaxon’s Bricks for Bravery?
Yes, volunteers help with collection drives, sorting donations, and organizing delivery events. Contact us for more details if you are interested.