Lets start by making it perfectly clear. Chriskwanzakkah is in no way endorsed by, supported by, or sponsored by Toys for Tots or the US Marine Corps. However, it is an outstanding charity, so I want to do all I can to support it. To that end, we've made it our charity of choice. Toys for Tots got its start in 1947 right here in Los Angeles when an enterprising Marine (at the prompting of his wife) collected and distributed 5000 toys to needy children. With the help of the Marine Corps Reserve, Toys For Tots has been going strong ever since. They now distribute about 20 million toys per year to children who would otherwise go without during the holidays.
As a former Marine, I volunteered for the Toys for Tots effort for many years. Yep, us Marines can do more than just kill people and blow things up. But since I left, I've done nothing more than drop in a toy or two each year. Last year, we raised enough toys and cash to help about 200 children have a better holiday. This year we'll be collecting new, unopened, unwrapped toys (must fit those criteria or we can't accept them) at the party. Don't worry if you can't make the toy store in time, we'll also be collecting cash donations for you little drummer boys with no gifts to give. You're getting a great party, booze, food, and entertainment, you can afford to give back $10-$20. We'll even have a few Marines on hand to help out (and show off their dress uniforms, just like in the commercials.)
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