in Honor of Late Brother
Shown, from right, are: DJ’s aunt, Lakesia Anderson; John Graham, Chief Administrative Officer, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital; DJ Alexis; and his “elf” friends, who helped deliver the gifts to pediatric patients.
Turnersville, NJ –
DJ Alexis, a 17-year-old high school student from Sicklerville, NJ, came to Jefferson Washington Township Hospital on Monday, December 23 — along with his parents and several friends — to deliver toys and books for young patients in the ED, Women’s and Children’s, and Pediatric units, as well as kids and teens who receive care through Jefferson’s New Jersey-based Behavioral Health program.
This is the eighth year DJ has held his toy drive in memory of his newborn brother, Emanuel, who died at the hospital during the holiday season in 2006. DJ’s efforts this year resulted in his largest donation day yet — a combined 1,350 toys and books, after a months-long toy drive that pooled the efforts of friends, schoolmates, family members, and area businesses.