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Beebe Healthcare team donates to RJ’s Christmas Tree Drive

Gathered with RJ’s Christmas Tree Drive donations are (l-r) Chutambra Savage of Laurel; Matt Talbot, co-organizer; RJ Scott; Renaldo Wlliams, RJ's grandfather; Sharon Williams, RJ's grandmother; and RJ's aunt Cierra Scott holding RJ's sister Bella. Not pictured is Ebony Scott, RJ and Bella's mom. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
December 28, 2019
Showcasing the donated gifts and bikes are in back (l-r) RJ's aunt Cierra Scott and his sister Bella; and Beebe security officers Joe Pembroke, Andy Markovitz and Jeff Fox. In front are Beebe Women's and Children's Health Executive Director Bridget Buckaloo; Anna Merrick of Beebe; Brooke Talbot and RJ Scott; and Kayla Duffie of Beebe.

For the second year, Beebe Women's and Children's Services partnered with RJ Scott, a first-grader at Lord Baltimore Elementary School, to collect new children's toys and clothing for kids who might not get anything under their tree.

RJ's Christmas Tree Drive was brought to Beebe by Women's Health Nurse Brooke Talbot, who has been working with RJ and his family for several years.

Also contributing were Beebe Public Safety and Lewes Police Department, which donated seven bicycles.

"RJ and his family work to collect the names of kids and families who need help around the holidays. This year we had nine families. I then bring the lists to our team at Beebe and we go shopping," said Talbot.

RJ started the holiday event after learning that not everyone got presents under the tree at Christmas.

"I was really sad about kids who didn't get anything, and I wanted to help," RJ said. "It makes me happy to think of them opening their presents Christmas morning."

 

 

 

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