Radio Flyer has rolled out its "Hero Wagon" for children's hospitals. (Credit: Radio Flyer) CHICAGO - Radio Flyer, the maker of the iconic little red wagon, is rolling out a specially-designed product for children’s hospitals. "The Hero Wagon" will be wheeled out this year.
The company said the one-hand folding designed wagon is easy to store and maneuver within tight hallways and restricted storage spaces.
It also comes with a seatbelt, an IV pole bracket and medical-grade fabric that can easily be wiped down and cleaned.The company will also partner with Starlight Children’s Foundation to donate 1,000 Hero Wages annually to children’s hospitals across the country. RELATED: How to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and moreDesigners said they interviewed hospital staff and conducted in-field observations before coming up with a prototype.
8-year old Lilly Bumpus spoke with FOX Television Stations about how she's helping to fight childhood cancer."This product launch is especially near and dear to the hearts of the Radio Flyer team, as it encapsulates so much of what we strive for as a company," Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer at Radio Flyer, said in a news release. "Our mission is to bring smiles to all children and create warm memories that last a lifetime.