LAKEPORT, Calif. – Toys filled the conference room at Sutter Lakeside Hospital in magnitude to rival the North Pole last week.

Sutter Lakeside Hospital collected toys for more than 100 Lake County children as part of the Lake County Family Resource Center toy drive.

“Year after year, we’re blown away by the generosity of our staff,” said Siri Nelson, chief administrative officer, Sutter Lakeside Hospital. “Staff participate voluntarily, and always go above and beyond when providing Christmas gifts for the children.”

Sutter Lakeside Hospital has participated in the toy drive for over a decade, providing toys for over 1,000 children throughout the years.

“When staff members choose a tag, I think there’s a sense of bonding with the child they pick,” said Nelson. “Even though we don’t see the children receive their gifts, it’s rewarding all the same.”

To find out more about how to support Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s nonprofit mission, please contact Morgen Wells at 707-262-5121 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Morgen Wells is Community Relations and Fund Development coordinator at Sutter Lakeside Hospital.