Yorktown Boy Donates Books to Children's Hospital

A 9-year-old philanthropist from Yorktown, who was inspired to help other children, has recently generously donated more than 70 books to the Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla.

Matthew Frogel donated books that include titles for toddlers through teens and will be enjoyed by patients and their families in the hospital's Family Resource Center. 

"I thought about the kids who maybe had never been to a hospital before and I wanted to help them not be scared," Matthew said.

The Blythedale Children’s Hospital serves children with complex medical illnesses and disabling conditions through multi-disciplinary patient care, teaching, research, and advocacy programs. 

The Yorktown boy's mother Ileane said his family is "very proud" of what he has accomplished. She said Matthew was "thrilled" to help out a "wonderful facility" like the Blythedale Children’s Hospital.

"Children love books - there’s something for every age and interest," said Lena Cavanna, Blythedale’s Director of Community Relations. "Matthew’s spirit of generosity is truly wonderful and we are very thankful for his donation, which will entertain many patients and their siblings who visit our Family Resource Center."

For more information about Blythedale Children’s Hospital, visit their website at http://www.blythedale.org.

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