Federal Way’s Sleep Train hosts annual contest, toy drive for foster kids

For most children, Christmas morning is a magical time, but for many foster children who may find themselves in a new home during the holidays, Christmas morning can bring worry about whether Santa will find them.

December 1, 2015 11:49 am
Sleep Train is hosting its annual “Be a Secret Santa” photo contest to encourage the community to donate to its toy drive for foster kids. Courtesy of Sleep Train
Sleep Train is hosting its annual “Be a Secret Santa” photo contest to encourage the community to donate to its toy drive for foster kids. Courtesy of Sleep Train

For most children, Christmas morning is a magical time, but for many foster children who may find themselves in a new home during the holidays, Christmas morning can bring worry about whether Santa will find them.

To help ensure that foster children have a joyful Christmas morning with presents under the tree, Sleep Train, formerly Sleep Country USA, is hosting its annual “Be a Secret Santa” photo contest to encourage the community to donate to its toy drive for foster kids.

Through Dec. 13, the “Be a Secret Santa” photo contest asks participants to snap a photo of themselves buying toys for foster kids or donating a new, unwrapped gift at their nearest Sleep Train store, and upload it to the company’s Facebook page or post on Instagram using the hashtag #SleepTrainSecretSanta. On Dec. 14, one lucky winner will be named Sleep Train’s featured donor and will be showcased in a donor profile on Sleep Train’s website and social media profiles. The grand prize winner will also receive a secret santa package including an iPad mini, Tempur-Pedic slippers, an aromatherapy candle and a copy of “The Night Before Christmas” – essential sleep items for the holidays.

What to donate to Sleep Train’s toy drive: New, unwrapped gifts and toys are needed for all ages – toddler to teen. The most requested items include sporting equipment, art supplies, gift cards and electronics.

“Our Be a Secret Santa contest gives us an opportunity to show our appreciation to all of the incredibly generous donors who support the Sleep Train foster kids program year round while also spreading the excitement of giving and receiving a gift during the holidays,” said Gina Davis, vice president of marketing at Sleep Train. “Transitioning into a new home can be tough, especially so this time of year. We’re striving to ensure each foster child knows Santa has found them, waking up with a gift to open Christmas morning.”

Sleep Train has two Federal Way locations, including 31610 Pacific Highway S. and 35105 Enchanted Parkway S., Suite G-101.

For more information, visit www.sleeptrainfosterkids.org.