PEAPACK-GLADSTONE â In the Deansâ Suite at Gill St. Bernardâs School, senior Arnav Patel of Warren Township juggled an armful of toys â dolls and Legos and magic sets â as he collected donations dropped off by students, faculty and staff for the Upper School toy drive.
His contribution, a package of Hot Wheels, felt right since he used to play with the miniature car replicas himself. This marks the third annual toy drive Patel has participated in, and now, more than ever, his help feels essential.
âIf I can make a difference to a community not as fortunate as ours, it will mean a lot to the children,â he said.