Toy/Gift Card Drive for The Valerie Fund

Hi, my name is Michael Savare. I’m from Scotch Plains, NJ and will be a junior this upcoming school year.

I was diagnosed with leukemia at 2 and a half years old. Since I was so young, I luckily don’t remember anything from my time in the hospital.

Now that I’m older I realize how many people supported me and my family even during the saddest of times. I am very thankful for all my doctors, nurses, family members, and Valerie Fund caretakers who played a role in helping me get through the treatment.

In January of this year I was accepted in the young ambassador program of the Henrik Lundqvist Foundation. Lundqvist was an outstanding goalie for the Rangers; he always played his absolute hardest for the team. He was a great leader on the ice, but I never knew about his amazing work off the ice too.

I am so glad to be apart of this program and the amazing work that is done for so many people around the world.

As a young ambassador, I chose my independent service project to give back to the hospital and organization that saved my life. I want patients of all ages to be able to get items that appeal to them.

How you can help:

1. Any donation really goes a long way in the lives of cancer patients and their families

2. Donate physical toys/gift cards or to this fundraising page for the patients’ Amazon wishlist

3. Contact 848-236-7942 or mikesavare@gmail.com for drop off/pick up of physical items

4. All donations must be brand new/unused!


Thank you so much for your support!