MHS proudly supports Jordyn’s Joy, a toy drive for local, hospitalized children during the holidays. This project has a special place in our hearts. Coach Gug’s niece, Jordyn, was hospitalized in 2018 with lung disease. She was given a toy as a gift from an anonymous child. It brightened her days and gave her the idea of gathering as many toys as possible to donate to other sick children spending the holidays hospitalized. Sadly, Jordyn lost her fight and passed. To honor her legacy,  her family founded an organization named JORDYN’S JOY.

Jordyn would have been a junior at Manatee this year, and to honor her, every year the MHS HURRICANES donate toys to JORDYN’S JOY to continue her dream of spreading happiness in the worst situations.

Please help us reach our school goal of 1,000 new, unwrapped toys donated to the cause. The toy collection runs through December 4th. Toys can be dropped off at the front office, Mrs. O’Leary’s room (2-239) or students may take them to their 4th period teacher competing in the toy drive.