WNC and Upstate Georgia Toys for Tots Program

Marine Corps League Det. 973 Toys For Tots Program

WNC and Upstate Georgia Toys for Tots Program Remember, every child deserves a little Christmas

Contact the Toys for Tots program at 828-524-7300

WNC and Upstate Georgia Toys for Tots Program Read about the First Annual Toys for Tots Toy Motorcycle Ride, Sept 29th, 2007 by clicking here

The Marine Corps League operates the Toys for Tots program for Swain, Jackson and Macon Counties of NC, and the North Georgia counties, Rabun, Habersham and Stephens.

The 2007 Toys for Tots building is located at the old library building, 108 Wayah Street, in Franklin, NC.

In 2005, with your help and wonderful donations we were able to provide toys to 942 children. We want to thank all of our communities for their support in the way of donations and volunteering. Being able to put smiles on the faces of needy children in our area could not be done without you.

This season you will see the familiar donation boxes and change jugs in our communities at different retail spaces, gas stations and lots of other locations. There will also be donation events, like the Toys for Tots Car Show, November 17th WNC and Upstate Georgia Toys for Tots Program at Smoky Mountain Chevrolet in Franklin, NC as well as the Franklin Square Dancers Club in December at the Macon County Community Center located in Franklin. Be on the lookout for these events. Remember when donating toys we are only allowed to accept new, unwrapped toys.

This very important program helps brings smiles to children at Christmas time and the Marine Corps League feel blessed to be a part of it. If you would like to volunteer, or set up a community or private donation event this season please call 828-524-7300. Remember, every child deserves a little Christmas. Semper Fi!

8th Annual Toys for Tots Car Show

This past Saturday, November 17th, 2007 Smoky Mountain Chevrolet of Franklin held their annual Toys for Tots Car show. This is the 8th year of this great event. It was one of the best turnouts for car entries and spectators so far. On hand was Bad News, a car crushing monster truck from Bronson, FL.

The event resulted in 256 toys, 204 stocking stuffers, and $105 dollars in donations. Read more about this event

You can see lots of photos of the 2007 Toys for Tots car show and the monster truck by clicking here

Toys For Tots, a little history

www.ToysforTots.org
In 1947, Major Bill Hendricks - with the support of members of his Los Angeles Marine Corps Reserve unit - collected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children. Bill's program was so successful that in 1948, the Marine Corps adopted it and expanded it nationwide as the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. In the intervening years, Marines have conducted successful Toys for Tots campaigns each year, collecting and distributing over 285,000,000 toys.

The Program has enjoyed the support of an array of notable Americans. Walt Disney designed the logo. Nat "King" Cole and Peggy Lee recorded the Toys for Tots song. Bob Hope, John Wayne, Brooke Shields, Johnny Carson, and Garth Brooks are but a few who have used their time and talent to promote Toys For Tots. Fist Lady Barbara Bush served as the honorary national chairperson in 1992, and in her autobiography named Toys for Tots as one of her favorite charities.

Today, Toys for Tots is the Marine Corps' premier community action program. To many Americans, Christmas isn't complete without the image of uniformed Marines collecting and distributing toys to needy children of their communities. Over the past 12 years, Marines have distributed an average of 9,700,000 toys annually, and brought the joy of CHristmas to an average of 4,500,000 needy children each year.

Toys For Tots Coordinator

WNC and Upstate Georgia Toys for Tots Program 2007 Coordinator
Randy D. Hughes
Coordinator
Toys for Tots
Marine Corps League Det 973
Franklin, NC

Contact Randy at Toys for Tots HQ in Franklin at
828-524-7300

Email: ichrdh@dnet.net

2007 Photos

Day Break Rotary supports Toys for Tots

Lions Club gives out toys

Habitat for Humanity supports Toys for Tots

Harrahs Casino supports Toys for Tots with over 2700 toys

Toys for Tots Christmas Float in Cashiers, NC Parade

Toys for Tots Christmas Float in Franklin, NC Parade

2007 Toys for Tots Car Show

Contact a Coordinator

Assistant Coordinators you can contact in your area:

• Swain - Rich Wright
(828) 341-5811

• Jackson - Hugh Thompson
(828) 399-0391

• Macon [HQ] - Skip Howells, Carl Fendrick
(828) 524-7300

• Rabun - Bob Kane
(828) 349-1841

• Habersham - Patricia & Richard Savage
(706) 768-7583

• Stephens - Dan Angel
(706) 886-1228

Toys for Tots Volunteers

WNC and Upstate Georgia Toys for Tots Program Our volunteers will have badges to identify themselves as they work through our communities. Stop by and say hi when you see us at events in your area. Oh, and remember to bring a NEW, UNWRAPPED TOY with you!

Remember, every child deserves a little Christmas

Drop Box Locations

Look for the Toys for Tots window banners at our participating sponsors for Drop Off Boxes and Change Jugs. Help provide a special Christmas for needy children.