About The ToyMakers

The ToyMakers began in 1982 when Jim McCullagh was advised that his grandchild didn't have any toys to play with while in All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. He realized that there was a need there and enlisted the help of his boy-hood friend, Bruce Pahl. They and their wives started making simple, colorful wooden toys. These toys were given to All Children's Hospital, then to local Ronald McDonald Houses, and other local agencies. The ToyMakers grew by word of mouth and they eventually found themselves sending toys, at their own expense, to several other states.

The ToyMakers tradition continues today. We have made and distributed over 240,000 toys to this date. All are wooden, no metal anywhere, and brightly colored. We have even made a special toy that has a "handle" for children with Muscular Dystrophy. We respond to all calls for support for children in physical or emotional distress. We are always adding new Friends in the United States as well as in other countries.

Throughout the years The ToyMakers have been blessed with individuals and organizations who have donated monies and products. When you consider that we go through 20,000 to 24,000 various size wheels, thousands of dowels for axles, and untold gallons of spray and liquid paints every year, not to mention repairs to our machines, you can understand our very deep appreciation of our Sponsors. We proudly list them here as our partners in this mission. The ToyMakers have also been fortunate to receive recognition for our work with a Silver Good Citizenship Medal from the Sons of the American Revolution and as a Runner-up in the Min-Wax Community Craftsman Awards. We are deeply appreciative for the recognition.

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to look through The ToyMakers web-site to learn about us. If you wish to support us by donation of funds or products, or if you know of an agency who cares for children in need, Contact Us. If you would like to start your own chapter of The ToyMakers, Contact Us for information and plans. There are so many children out there that we can help.

Our Mission is to provide brightly painted, simple wooden toys to children in physical or emotional distress.

Our Goal is to start chapters of The ToyMakers across the United States, supporting Ronald McDonald Houses and nearby agencies who care for our children.