CHRISTMAS IN JULY

(Scroll down for the Specific List for 2026.)

Christmas in July started in 2017 when we contacted Blair E. Batson to see how MCWA could help them. This is a very rewarding service project for our members, as well as very appreciated by Blair E. Batson. They get a lot of donations at Christmas, but told us they really need help in the summer. We have contacted Mississippi's Children's Hospital this year to see what they are projecting their needs to be in July. Their reply: Our biggest need will be infant and toddler items. "This year we are pretty low on rattles and teethers - which we go through SO quickly."

We will have Christmas in July drop off locations for coaches' wives and coaches at the MAC Clinic in July and also, our BIG GOLD Buckets to accept cash donations so we can shop for your items.

If you or your spouse won't be at the MAC Clinic, and you'd like to donate, we will have news soon on a way for you to donate.

The Specific List for 2026 is Below:

Items Accepted

Arts and crafts supplies
Baby/infant/toddler toys (rattlers, teethers, ring stackers, musical/light up toys, etc.
Play-Doh
Barbie/baby dolls (all races)
Small prize toys (Legos, hot wheels, pop-its, bubbles, fidget spinners, etc.)
Card games (Uno, Phase 10, matching games, etc.)
Personal Care Items (shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, pads/tampons, etc.)
School aged toys
Teenage items

Items Not Accepted

Used items – UMMC accepts NEW items only to ensure the health and safety of our patients.
Gift Wrapped donations or “goodie bags” 
Gift cards
Stuffed animals
Gaming consoles
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Ride on toys, such as bikes, scooters, pogo sticks
Religious items, or items that include religious references
Toy weapons or violent video games/movies
Balloons
Large items that do not fit in a hospital room (example: child’s play kitchen)
Candy and homemade food
Handmade/homemade cards and letters
Handmade hats, scarves, mittens, baby layettes

*Please do not wrap donations or make "goodie bags", because every patient's condition is unique.

We will be forced to unwrap/unpack donations to ensure appropriateness.

Thank you MCWA and MAC! Because of you, we have been able to donate so much to Mississippi's Children's Hospital over the last few years!