Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) and Northside Hospital are collecting backpacks and suitcases for foster children in Georgia as part of the 14th annual Totes 2 Tots suitcase drive.
More than 11,600 children, from infants to teenagers, are currently in the foster care system in Georgia. Many of these children shuffle their belongings in garbage bags when they are removed from their homes. Since Totes 2 Tots was launched in 2003, the annual volunteer event has collected and distributed more than 41,000 bags.
Totes 2 Tots was originally held on Martin Luther King Day as a way to honor Dr. King’s vision of philanthropy and give back to the community. The event is now held on the preceding Thursday, Friday and Saturday to kick-off a weekend of service in Dr. King’s honor.
The goal is to collect over 5,000 bags for foster children throughout Georgia. “As the physicians and staff of Georgia Cancer Specialists, we look forward to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s memory for the 14th consecutive year,” said Dr. Cheryl Jones, M.D., vice president and chief medical officer, GCS. “Through this project, we have demonstrated our commitment to support the foster children of Georgia in achieving successful futures in the community.”
