Jaxon’s Bricks for Bravery plans February LEGO drop‑off
NEWCOMERSTOWN (WTUZ) (Feb. 9. 2026) — Following a successful donation drive in 2025, Jaxon’s Bricks for Bravery is looking ahead to additional opportunities to give back to pediatric patients through LEGO donations.
The nonprofit was founded in memory of Jaxon Britton, who died at age 5 after battling congenital heart disease. His love of LEGO sets inspired his family to collect the toy blocks and donate them to children receiving hospital care.
“Legos were his favorite thing to play with in the hospital,” said his mother, Bridget Britton, president of the nonprofit. “So, we came up with that idea, and I know Jax would be so proud.”
The organization’s next toy drop-off is scheduled for Feb. 13 as part of a month-long effort tied to Heart Disease Awareness Month. Britton said the goal is to donate 1,000 LEGO sets — a milestone they also reached once before on what would have been Jaxon’s birthday.
“We donated 1,000 sets on our son’s birthday, and we thought, how could we ever reach that number again?” Britton said. “And now randomly, in February, we might reach that goal again.”
In addition to physical donations, Jaxon’s Bricks for Bravery is hosting a social media fundraising campaign from Feb. 7 through Feb. 14. Supporters are encouraged to make monetary donations through the nonprofit’s Facebook page, which will be used to purchase additional LEGO sets.
“We’re trying to raise money for 100 sets through our social media,” Britton said. “People can see on our Facebook what we’ve done with past financial donations.”
Donation drop-off locations include the Flourish Learning Center at New Towne Mall, Akron Children’s Hospital’s New Philadelphia office, the Newcomerstown Library, and Precious Treasures Preschool in West Lafayette.
Britton said February’s donation efforts are especially meaningful because of her son’s congenital heart defect and the month’s focus on heart disease awareness.
In 2025, nearly 2,000 LEGO sets were donated to Akron Children’s Hospital through the organization.