MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Optimum is hosting a statewide toy drive in Louisiana to support St. Jude in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

The drive will also honor Maddie, whose family works for Optimum in Natchitoches. Maddie died of cancer at 7 years old in 2024.

Donations can be dropped off at Optimum locations throughout the state from Sept. 23 to Oct. 24.

The following cities have designated drop-off locations:

Ruston - 1001 Cooktown Road

Bossier - 2628 Beene Boulevard

Alexandria - 1418 MacArthur Drive

Leesville - 100 E Fertitta Boulevard C

Lake Charles - 3723 Nelson Road

“Maddi’s journey was filled with unimaginable challenges, but in the darkest moments, it was the little things -- a smile, a small gift, a comforting toy -- that brought light to her days,” Optimum wrot

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