David's Birthday Delivery
Every year on David's birthday we deliver toys, blankets and games to the children's hospital. Donations and wish-list items are collected all month long.
A 100% volunteer-based non-profit
Comforting little hearts, one gift at a time.
David's Legacy carries gifts into children's hospital rooms and supplies into disaster-struck communities. Bringing comfort, sharing hope, one delivery at a time.
Our story
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Comfort for hospitalized children
Since 2013 we have delivered toys, blankets, games and comfort items to children's hospitals, so a hard hospital stay holds one bright moment. Comforting little hearts, one gift at a time.
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Hope for hurting communities
When floods and storms tore through Eastern Kentucky, our volunteers showed up with water, food, diapers, supplies and shovels. Bringing comfort, sharing hope.
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Completely volunteer-based
We do not take anything for ourselves. There are no salaries and no paid staff, so every dollar and every donated item goes exactly where it was intended to go.
What We Do
Bringing comfort, sharing hope.
Four ways our volunteers show up for children and for the communities we call home.
Children's Hospital Visits
Toys, blankets, games and comfort items delivered straight to patient rooms and playrooms at Kentucky Children's Hospital and beyond.
Disaster Relief Support
When flooding and storms hit Eastern Kentucky, we load trucks with water, food, diapers and cleaning supplies and stay long after the cameras leave.
Community Involvement
Collection bins, school and church drives, and neighbors helping neighbors right here in Garrard County and across the region.
100% Volunteer-Based
Nobody on our team takes a paycheck. Every donation goes directly to the children and families it was given for.
Meet the Founder
Tonya Charlton
Tonya Charlton
In memory of David
In 1996, Tonya Charlton of Lancaster, Kentucky lost her second child, David, at birth. For years she visited his grave and left a toy there on his birthday.
In 2013, on what would have been David's 17th birthday, she carried those toys somewhere they could be held and played with instead: the Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington. For years the gifts arrived anonymously, every September 28.
In 2022, that quiet tradition officially became David's Legacy, a non-profit that now serves more children, more hospitals, and whole communities in crisis, powered entirely by volunteers.
“Comforting little hearts, one gift at a time.”
Our Team
The hearts behind the mission.
David's Legacy is run entirely by volunteers who give their time, energy, and love to every delivery, event, and relief effort.
Tonya Charlton
Founder / President
Dalewood Brewer
Member, Board of Directors
Lora Stratton
Office Administrator
Charles Yantis
Event Coordinator
Denisha Yantis
Donations Coordinator
Photo Gallery
Moments from the road.
Hospital hallways, flooded main streets, and gym floors stacked with supplies. These are the places our volunteers show up, and the people who make it possible.
The 2022 collection, ready for delivery
Hundreds of toys, blankets and games collected for children's hospital patients in 2022
Winter Wonderland delivery day
Volunteers delivering carts of plush toys and blankets at the UK Golisano Children's Hospital Winter Wonderland event
Cincinnati Children's visit
Entrance of Cincinnati Children's Hospital during a David's Legacy gift delivery
Flood relief supply hub
Volunteers sorting food, water and supplies inside a school gym after Eastern Kentucky flooding
Standing with our neighbors
A community member standing beside debris piles during Eastern Kentucky flood cleanup
Signed by the 2022 relief crew
A white rain boot signed by flood relief volunteers, marked Flood 2022
"Thank you for your gifts!" — Lucy, age 9
Hand-drawn thank you card from a nine-year-old patient and the Kentucky Children's Hospital philanthropy team
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Events & Fundraisers
What's coming up next.
Deliveries, drives and fundraisers you can be part of. Bring a friend, host a collection bin, or ride along on a hospital delivery day.
Winter Wonderland Toy Drive
Collection bins go out across the county for plush toys, blankets, coloring books and games, then travel with our volunteers to hospital playrooms and patient rooms.
Legacy T-Shirt Fundraiser
Our shirts and totes fund gift baskets, comfort items and disaster relief supplies. Every order is packed by a volunteer.
Shop the fundraiserDisaster Response Standby
When flooding or storms hit our region we load trucks with water, food, diapers and cleaning supplies within days. Sign up to be called when we roll out.
Photos from past events live in our photo gallery.
Fundraiser Shop
Wear the mission. Fund the gifts.
Every order funds toys, blankets and relief supplies. Items are packed by volunteers and confirmed by email.
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AccessoriesComfort Canvas Tote
A roomy canvas tote for delivery days, collection drives and grocery runs. Proceeds buy blankets and plush toys.
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Gift BasketComfort Gift Basket
Sponsor a complete basket: plush, blanket, coloring book, crayons, games and stickers, delivered on our next visit.
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ComfortComfort Plush Bear
Buy one, gift one. Your bear ships to you and an identical bear is delivered to a child in the hospital.
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Sold Out
David's Legacy Tee
Soft cotton tee with the David's Legacy logo, available in eight colors. Every shirt funds comfort gifts for hospitalized kids.
Support our mission
Every dollar becomes a gift.
We are completely volunteer-based. No salaries, no overhead taken out. Your donation goes exactly where you intend it to go: into the hands of a child or a family who needs it.
$25.00
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Comfort Gift
Buys a plush toy, blanket and coloring kit for one child in the hospital.
Donate $25.00
$75.00
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Comfort Basket
Sponsors a full gift basket: toys, games, a blanket and something to keep.
Donate $75.00
$250.00
USD
Relief Load
Fills a truck bed with water, food, diapers and cleaning supplies for a disaster-hit family.
Donate $250.00
Questions
Good to know.
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Straight to the children and families we serve. David's Legacy is 100% volunteer-based, so no one takes a salary or a stipend. Donations buy toys, blankets, comfort items, gift baskets, and relief supplies.
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Our home hospital is Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington, where deliveries began in 2013. We have also delivered gifts to Cincinnati Children's, and we work with hospital philanthropy and child life teams so every item is approved and welcome.
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New, unopened toys, plush animals, blankets, coloring books, games, crayons and craft kits are always needed. For disaster relief we collect bottled water, non-perishable food, diapers, wipes, hygiene items and cleaning supplies.
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Send us a message. Volunteers help sort and wrap gifts, host collection bins, load trucks, and ride along on delivery days. Families and small groups are welcome.
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Yes. When flooding or storms hit Eastern Kentucky and Appalachia, we mobilize within days with supplies and hands-on help, and we stay in touch with those communities long after the news trucks leave.
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Absolutely. Businesses, churches, schools and clubs host bins, sponsor deliveries, and match donations. Email growingdavidslegacy@gmail.com and we will build something that fits.
Get in Touch
Get involved. Reach out.
Want to volunteer, host a collection bin, sponsor a delivery, or partner with us on disaster relief? Send a message and Tonya Charlton will get back to you personally.
Email
growingdavidslegacy@gmail.com
Phone
(859) 314-4934
Facebook
/growingdavidslegacy
Mail
107 Martin Luther King Drive
Lancaster, KY 40444