By Jacob Fisher West Valley's MCJROTC is participating in the Toys for Tots drive this year. The goal is to raise at least $20,000 in toys for the entire Fairbanks area. The drive will end on December 20th.
Toys for Tots is a toy drive inspired by Bill and Diane Hendricks, which is run by the United States Marine Corps Reserves. The purpose of the drive is to bring gifts to kids who don't have Christmas presents this year. Toys for Tots starte in 1947. It has produced over $246 million dollars in donations and toys. Originally, Major Bill Hendricks and his wife Diane tried to donate a homemade Raggedy Ann doll to a child in need, but could find no organization to do so. Thus, Bill and Diane Hendricks began their own drive, and Major Hendricks gathered other local Marine Reservists to help in the drive. It was so successful in its first year, that in 1948 it became a national campaign. Toys for Tots has been a staple of the United States Marine Corps, showing the Marines willingness to engage in selfless service and sacrifice for their community and country. The dress blues, the uniform they wear during the drive, in the cold or in the heat, give the event a face to associate it with. This has been helpful in the drive’s success. Toys for Tots has effectively raised money and toys for over 71 years, and it will continue to do so. Toys for Tots is a wonderful event that will continue to provide for children in need for the future to come. Toy collection will end the 20th of December. If you wish to donate, there are boxes at the front of the school and in the JROTC room. Comments are closed.
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