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Toys For Tots
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 we want to do all we 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 blow things up. But since I left, I've done nothing more than drop in a toy or two each year. Now, thanks to Chriskwanzakkah, we donate hundreds of toys every year. This year we'll be collecting new, unopened, unwrapped toys (must fit those criteria or we can't accept them) at the party. We'll even have a few Marines on hand to help out (and show off their fancy dress uniforms, just like in the commercials.) Everyone who brings a toy will get all kinds of bonuses, including prizes, raffle tickets, special portraits, and VIP cocktails! Plus you're helping an awesome cause! |
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