✦ A little community. A lot of Christmas magic. ✦
OPERATIONChristmas MagicBe part of the magic

A FAMILY TRADITION. A COMMUNITY EFFORT.

A little heart.
A little Christmas magic.

For the kids who can’t
be home on Christmas.

Operation Christmas Magic is an independent, annual community toy drive founded by Chase Coleman. Growing up, Chase took part in holiday charitable efforts at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with his family. This is that tradition, brought back with a whole community behind it.

Our first goal: 1,000+ new toys and gifts in 2026 for pediatric patients at Arthur M. Blank Hospital at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, our intended beneficiary, subject to approval and current donation guidelines.

Every kid deserves some magic at Christmas.

Follow the magic

A LITTLE CARE BEFORE YOU GIVE

Gift drop-off guidelines

Help us collect gifts that meet Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s donation guidelines.

New & unused

CHOA requires new, unused gifts purchased within 30 days of donation. Previously used items cannot be accepted.

Skip the gift wrap

CHOA asks that gifts arrive unwrapped. For our collection, please also keep original retail packaging unopened and sealed.

Pack with care

Use manageable bags, boxes or plastic bins. Avoid heavy boxes and loose items, and group matching gifts together.

What gifts should I leave out?

Under CHOA’s general and 2026 holiday guidelines, please leave out:

  • Food, candy, snacks, and cards (including handmade cards).
  • Holiday-themed, religious, “get well,” or 2026-dated items.
  • Anything with latex or glitter, including glitter glue and stickers.
  • Bikes, scooters, skateboards, tricycles and other ride-on items; oversized gifts (such as large stuffed animals, craft kits or play sets).
  • Medical equipment or supplies.
  • Violent toys, sharp or breakable toys, toys that spark or create friction, and toys with many small parts requiring close supervision.
  • DVDs with a rating above PG-13.
Collection details are coming soon.

Please wait for approved locations and dates before dropping off gifts. Our organizers will coordinate hospital delivery; donations do not include patient visits or hospital tours. Please do not mail gifts directly to the hospital.

Based on CHOA’s published guidance, checked October 14, 2026. Please review the latest rules before donating.

CHOA donation guidelines 2026 holiday guide (PDF)