The idea behind them is to make a child’s hospital experience a little less scary and a little more fun. Give today to help deliver the Hero Wagon to seriously ill kids across razor ride ons the country. Local communities can also play a part in the Hero Wagon story. Beginning now, anyone has the option to donate a Hero Wagon by visiting starlight.org/wagons.
For this roundup, she considered dozens of wagons and selected the best of each category based on product descriptions and interviews with experts. The John Deere Stake Wagon is ideal for ages two and older, has wide wheelbases for greater balance. As an officially licensed John Deere product, this wagon will ensure years of enjoyment for the children it’s gifted to. This wagon can be folded down in three simple steps to less than ten percent of its assembled size.
The founder of the Radio Flyer® Wagon company, Antonio Pasin, was born in Venice. His family helped pay for his journey, and soon he was living in Chicago. He was a woodworker by trade, but had a difficult time finding work in that field. Eventually, after worker odd jobs, he saved up enough money to purchase his own equipment and began making wooden wagons in his basement. During the day, he walked the streets of Chicago peddling his samples. Pasin worked tirelessly and alone until 1923, when his wagon business had picked up enough that he was able to hire helpers.
BUT, Radio Flyer is going above and beyond to make sure that there are smiles for miles as we are getting nearer to summertime, by opening a one day sale on their site. Fortunately for her and her family, Advocate Children’s had a Radio Flyer Wagon that allowed Everly to explore and wonder beyond the four walls of her hospital room. Everly spent long periods of time in the ICU at Advocate Children’s Hospital. In times like this, the Radio Flyer Wagon is a welcome sight to a patient, parent or a sibling in a hospital.
The handle is 30 inches long, and the wagon can carry up to 120 pounds. Ideal for ages six months and older, this wagon can carry a total of 300 pounds. The front zipper door lets little ones climb in independently, and there are numerous storage pockets on the front, rear, and sides. In 1933, Radio Steel was asked to be a part of the Chicago World’s Fair.
Soon, the Liberty Coaster MFG Co. was also producing tricycles, scooters and other kid vehicles—a tiny fraction of which have stood the test of time. Designed for Starlight by Radio Flyer, the Hero Wagon has an IV pole attachment, making it easier for all patients to enjoy a wagon ride. Plus, each wagon features seat belts for safety, smooth surfaces, and durable fabric that is easily sanitized by hospital staff between each use.
The country was reveling in its newfound economic strength, and the Radio Flyer® Wagon was a symbol for children in much the same way a new Chrysler or Ford was for adults. The maracas can break or become unscrewed and release the metal beads inside, posing choking and suffocation hazards to young children. Toys “R” Us stores nationwide and online at and from August 2017 through January 2018 for about $350.