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Decorate & Donate 2026 | Child Nomination

Hosted by Carruthers Creative Co. Local businesses are decorating and donating candy-filled pumpkin buckets for children in Ocala, Silver Springs and surrounding communities. Nominations open October 1 and close October 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Recipients randomly selected October 29; parent/guardian pickup October 30 by arrangement. No purchase or hardship story required. One entry per child, one bucket per selected child; number selected depends on donations. Adult submissions only. Questions? Message Carruthers Creative Co. on Facebook.
Privacy note: Information is used to coordinate this event. Child names and photos will not be posted without separate parent/guardian permission. Please do not include addresses, medical information, or personal hardship stories.

Nominator Full Name

Relationship to child

Nominator Email

Child's First Name & Last Initial

Child's Age

Child's Town

Parent/Guardian Full Name

Parent/Guardian Email or Phone

School, church, or community group that shared this form

I am 18 or older and am this child’s parent/guardian or have their permission to submit this nomination and share their contact information.

I understand selection is random and not guaranteed, and a parent or guardian will need to arrange pickup on October 30.