Baton Rouge family honors son with annual toy drive at children's hospital
Aug 10, 2026
BATON ROUGE mdash; While it's not Christmas, donated toys for kids were passed out at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital in Baton Rouge on Monday.nbsp;Hot Wheels for Hunter is a family's promise to keep the memory of their son alive. After 6-year-old Hunter was handed a Hot Wheels car followi
ng a surgery, he decided to spend his get-well money to purchase additional toy cars for other children at the hospital.Following his death from cancer last year, his family started the Hot Wheels from Hunter Memorial Toy Drive to keep his legacy alive."It keeps his memory alive, and it puts out there that he started this," his father said.nbsp;The family said that every car donated is a reminder of the joy and smile Hunter shared with all.nbsp;Permalink| Comments
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