Joy in a Cart: Natalie’s Big Day for the Treasure Box
- The Natalie Strong Foundation
- May 16
- 2 min read
By: The Natalie Strong Foundation Team
Today was a special day for the Natalie Strong Foundation—and for Natalie herself.
With her little brother Christian by her side, Natalie visited Target with a mission close to her heart: to handpick toys for the Treasure Box—a magical box filled with joy, designed to lift the spirits of children undergoing treatment. For those unfamiliar, the Treasure Box is a special part of pediatric care where kids get to choose a toy after enduring pokes, procedures, or long days at the hospital. It’s a small moment that brings big smiles—and today, Natalie made sure those smiles would keep coming.
In the first photo, you’ll see Natalie and Christian teaming up, their red cart filled with carefully selected toys. Christian took his role very seriously, inspecting toy after toy to make sure they’d be fun and exciting for other kids just like his sister. Natalie’s face shows the kind of joy that comes from giving back—she knows better than most how important a little distraction, a little fun, and a little light can be during treatment.
In the second photo, Natalie proudly holds a few of her favorite finds for the Treasure Box—arms full of joy for someone else to experience. Behind her, you can see shelves full of Hot Wheels, art kits, and imagination-fueling gifts that will soon be in the hands of a child who needs a reason to smile.
This project is personal. Natalie knows the power of the Treasure Box, because she’s been on the receiving end of its magic. And now, through the Natalie Strong Foundation, she’s bringing that magic to others.
We are so proud of Natalie—not just for her courage in facing leukemia, but for the compassion and purpose she pours into everything she does. And we’re just getting started.
Thank you to everyone who supports our mission. Every donation, every kind word, every share makes moments like this possible.
Together, we are #NatalieStrong 💛
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