The Bottomless Toy Chest hosts 14th annual Bottomless Bowl to support kids facing critical illnesses

Yeah. Bringing a bright spot to a child facing a serious medical battle, it can make all the difference. And we're going to talk about how you can do just that. Joining us, Mickey Geisweit, founder and CEO of the Bottomless Toy Chest, getting ready for their big fundraiser, which is very fun, 14th annual Bottomless Bowl. So this is a family-friendly fundraiser. Our own Scott Wolchek will be there as the emcee, doing a little bowling. Let's just talk about this fundraiser, Mickey, because you guys have been doing it this way for a long time. And it is, it's a fun atmosphere at the Bowling Alley. This is, you know, I think I'm a little bit biased, but this is truly a really, really fun event for everybody, whether you're a pro bowler or a gutter ball champ. We definitely have something for everybody. There is bowling, of course. Scott Wolchek is our emcee, and he's just wonderful. Now, does he know how to bowl? Oh, he's, he is a, he could be a professional bowler, definitely. He is just an outstanding bowler. And MC, yes. He's such a good guy, too. So that's happening Friday night, and people can still get tickets? Yes, so all we need to do, you do have to contact us. You cannot just walk in. So to register, you need to hop on our website, bottomlesstoychest.org, or give us a ring. Also, I think one of the coolest things about the event is... We have this auction. These are just a few items. This is some good swag up here. We have over 100 items, and you can bid on them at the event, but you could also just be sitting on your couch at home and bid on the event and bid on all these items because it's also a virtual event. So there's a thing called ClickBid, and you can be bidding, and every single penn That comes in from the auction and the event will help us bring toys, joy, and hope to children going through treatment for cancer, blood disorders, and other critical illnesses all year long. So, you know, if you can bowl, that's great. If you can bid, that's great. And if you don't see out of a hundred things something that you really want, if you could just donate, that would really, really be appreciated. Tell us about the program, about the Bottomless Toy Chest and how you have, I mean, it started It started as a personal mission when you witnessed what- What kids go through in treatment. Sure. So the Bottomless Toy Chest is a year-round toy experience program. And whether we are doing our programming in the hospital or outside of the hospital, our mission is always the same. And that is for children to feel comforted, in control of their lives when so much is out of their control. All right. Give them the joyful experience of having something fun, you know, to do while they're going through treatment. And what kinds of toys are you doing, Mickey? Like, how do you know? And I know it is a wide variety of ages, of course, and likes. But, yeah, how are you able to really tap into what is going to make a particular child light up? Well, one of, I think, the key features of our program is that we give children a choice. So every single child that we see gets to make a choice. And in that hospital environment, that is a huge, you know, that really helps the child have an element of control. Do I want to get a Lego set or a Mr. Potato Head? And I wish everybody could see that deliberation that goes on and thinking about exactly what they want and what is going to make their life better. They get to be in charge and in control. We see children ages, literally newborn up to age 22. So we make sure to always We always have plenty of toys. For all age groups, all interests, and we, you know, also are supported through toy drives all year round through the community. We truly would not be bottomless. Without the support of our community, so... It's amazing what you've done for 14 years. It is amazing. And I know there are kids out there who remember this moment when they were able to pick their toy and go back to their hospital room and feel a sense of joy and, like you say, just impacted by it. So there you see it. It's Friday. You do have to register if you want to bowl. Go bowl with Scott Wolchak. That's fun. BottomlessToyChest.org is the website. All right, good stuff. Mickey, thank you. Thank you. I got to look at some of this stuff that's up for auction, too. Josh, over to you.