Space Coast Gator Club - Toys for Tots Toy Collection at All Brevard Watch Parties

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Starts:  Nov 2, 2015 00:00 (ET)
Ends:  Nov 27, 2015 00:00 (ET)
Associated with  Space Coast Gator Club®

Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. The program was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks.

Our members have been excited for the opportunity to donate gifts for Toys for Tots!  Please bring them to one of the Space Coast Gator Club's watch parties which will then be taken to Toy of Tots drop off location.  Christmas is the season of giving so here is your opportunity to make a difference this Christmas season!  For more information on our local Toys for Tots, please visit: http://www.brevardcountyfl-toysfortots.org/

Our Goals are:
1) All toys donated in Brevard County will stay in Brevard County, for Brevard Children. 
2) That every child deserves a little hope and happiness during Christmas. We hope the Toys under the Christmas Tree provides at least that.
3) To get the Community involved more every year to ensure Toys for Tots is in Brevard County for years to come.     

It takes a community to make a campaign a success.

 In 2014, We supported 10,756 Children, 2013, We supported over 12,221 children in Brevard County with the help of volunteers, sponsors, and event sponsors. In 2012  we were selected as one of 25 Finalists, in the  National Toys for Tots Coordinator of the Year, out of 760 campaign sites nationwide. In 2014 and 2011, we received congressional awards by Congressman Bill Posey, for our community contribution to Brevard County children.   

In 2015 we expect to support over 10,000 children in Brevard County due to the the economy and family challenges.     PLAYING TOGETHER FOR EXERCISE!!  This year's theme is to focus on toys that promote learning to play with other children, develop positive relationships while exercising their bodies. Every child receiving toys this year from our campaign will receive at least one toy focused on sharing or interfacing with other child outdoors  - based on their age and gender.     

- Toy Drives conducted by Businesses and Corporations,  donation from their employees, business partners or the general public. 
- Toys we purchase from our local Toys R' Us store with the Annual Grant provide by Toys R' Us Corporation.
- Toys we purchase from local retailers like Wal Mart with the Wal Mart community grants they award our campaign.
- Toys purchased from Toy Wholesalers in large qualities to ensure we have appropriate toys for all our registered children.   Also to fulfill our Annual Theme requirements,  this year's theme of "Learning is Fun". 


Merry Christmas, From the Marine Corps Leagues of Brevard County and all Our Sponsors and Volunteers.