Hello, our names are Noah and Arnel, and we are 8th grade students at Eich Middle School working on a community service project called Hugs of Hope. Our goal is to raise money to buy toys for children staying at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.

Being in the hospital can be scary for kids, especially when they are sick or away from home. Toys can bring comfort, distraction, and happiness during a difficult time. With the money raised, we plan to purchase toys that suit each child and donate them directly to the hospital to help brighten their day.