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December 2009 - Children's Hospital At Montefiore
On December 15th, 2009, Ray joined Nick Mangold of the NY jets and Michael Kay of ESPN at the Chidlren's Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx. They delighted countless children with autographs, memorabilia and of course, toys, toys and toys!
December 2009- St Mary's With the NY Islanders
On December 10th Ray joined the NY Islanders players
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December 2009 - Kyung W. Ryu Martial Art Holiday Party/Toy Drive
Thank you to our friends at Ryu's Martial Arts of Lynbrook. Being supporters of Little Ray's Foundation from the beginning, it was no surprise the whole school got involved! Instead of a "Secret Santa" gift they usually receive at their annual holiday party, each student provided a gift to the foundation helping to provide a happier holiday to those in need!
December 2009 - Chapin Ave. Holiday Party
Many thanks to the Ameruso family and our friends on Chapin Avenue in Merrick NY for again hosting their annual Santa visit/toy drive with all proceeds going to the Little St. Nick Foundation. It was a wonderful time with the whole block closed off, hot chocolate and cider keeping us warm and lots of goodies. A DJ filled the air with holiday music as children enjoyed a special visit with Santa on his sleigh. To join us next year, add your name to our mailing list!
December 2008 - Little St Nick Visits St. Mary's Hospital with his Buddies from
the NY Islanders
Andy Hilbert and Richard Park met with Little Saint Nick Foundation gift provider, Ray Mohler for the third year in a row at St. Mary’s Hospital in Bayside. They were joined by Mike Comrie. Mohler helps donate toys to other children in need.
December 2008 - Little St. Nick wins Sweetwater Clifton Award
The New York Knickerbockers have announced Raymond Mohler, Jr. as the winner of the Sweetwater Clifton "City Spirit" Award for the month of January. The award, named in honor of Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, who was the first African-American to play for the Knicks, recognizes those who have made a significant difference in the lives of others. Each month, a winner is chosen by members of the Knicks front office staff and honored at center court of a Knicks game. The winner will receive a $2,000 donation in their name to a charity of their choice from the New York Knicks.
Lynbrook, NY-native Raymond Mohler, Jr., 10, founded The Little Saint Nick Foundation in September 2005. His mission is bringing cheer to hospitalized children and relieving their anxiety. Since 2003, his efforts have grown to help
sick and underprivileged children by raising more than $250,000 and donating thousands of toys. Raymond, known as "Little St. Nick," visits children in South Nassau Communities Hospital weekly. Many celebrities and athletes have accompanied Raymond during his visits.
June 2008 - Little St Nick and his volunteers pack up a special delivery
Little St Nick and his volunteers pack up a special delivery to his good friend, (NHL hockey player) Janne Niinimaa in Finland. Janne then distributes all the toys to local orphanges and hospitals, telling all the children of Little St Nick in America.
June 2008 - Little St Nick gets a little help from his friends
Little St Nick gets a little help from his friends and fellow students at Marion St School, putting together hospital emergency room gift bags. The children were thrilled to help out knowing making these bags would make each child in the emergency room feel less anxiety, help distract them from the scary hospital surroundings and help comfort their pain.
May 2007 - Little St Nick Visits Finland
Little Ray supports six orphanages and two childrens hospitals in Finland, and his NHL buddy Janne Niinimaa delivers them for him.
May 2006 - “One little person making a big difference”
Something magical happens when a kid makes a special effort to give a gift to another child who is going through a difficult time in their life. Little Saint Nick has been doing this for the past four years. Through this little ten year olds efforts, hospitalized children's spirits are lifted which enhances the healing process.
Thanks to the great support of sponsors like Owner Charles Wang of the NY Islanders, little Ray is able to continue his efforts of making hospitals a less scary place.