Toymakers of East Lake

The ToyMakers began in 1982 when Jim McCullagh learned that his grandchild didn't have any toys to play with while in All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. To meet this need he, his boyhood friend, Bruce Pahl, and their wives started making simple, colorful wooden toys to donate. These toys were given to All Children's Hospital, then to local Ronald McDonald Houses and other local agencies.

This toy making tradition continues today with ToyMakers of East Lake. We made and distributed more than 10,000 toys in 2014. All are wooden, contain no metal, and are painted with bright colors. We have even made a special automobile toy which has a roof as a "handle" for children who have muscular dystrophy. We continue to add to our recipient list unserved children's agencies in the Florida and also provide toys for children in disaster areas or otherwise dire circumstances in other states and foreign countries.

Toy Wooden Fire TruckSince inception The ToyMakers of East Lake has been blessed with the receipt of monies and products donated by both individuals and organizations. When you consider that we use about 48,000 various size wheels, thousands of dowels for axles, and untold gallons of paint every year, not to mention repairs to our machines, you can understand our very deep appreciation of our Sponsors, who are our partners in this mission. Thank you for visiting The ToyMakers of East Lake web site to learn about us.

Contact Us if you would like to volunteer at our Palm Harbor location, if you know of an agency that cares for children in need and would appreciate receiving our toys, or if you wish to donate in-kind products.