Project 100: TOYS FOR TOTS 2013
Terrell Clinic has partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation this holiday season to collect toys for local children in need. We encourage you to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate! We will have collection boxes at our office until December 12th, and they are available for the public to make toy donations. Our business hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-4:00pm.
Our goal is to collect 100 toys by December 12th, 2013! According to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, “The primary goal of the Foundation is the same as that of the overall Toys for Tots Program: i.e. – to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them into becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.”
As you know, the ultimate success of a program like this relies on the local community and the generosity of the people that are donating toys. Terrell Clinic is excited to help make this a possibility by collecting as many toys possible for our precious, local children in need. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (405) 302-0060, or visit: www.OKC.ToysForTots.org!
Toys for Tots Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What ages are supported by Toys for Tots?
Most campaign sites are able to assist children up to age 12, but in many local communities, local support is such that the age limit may be extended to 14-16.
Q: Is there a list of toys available to guide me with my donation?
Toys for Tots does not publish a list of appropriate toys to donate. If such a list were created, most would follow it, resulting in a limited selection of items to distribute in each community. We would rather our donors consider what might be an appropriate gift for their own child/relative, purchase the item, and donate to Toys for Tots.
Q: Pre-teen/teens are groups for which shopping is especially difficult. Do you have any ideas?
The Foundation does purchase supplemental toys/gifts for our campaign sites and focuses on these age groups. In the past, items purchased for these groups have included, but are not limited to: sporting equipment/bags/balls; books, backpacks, cosmetics, purses, watch/wallet gift sets, bath gift sets, board games, radio control cars/trucks, hand-held electronics, skateboards/helmets, curling irons, hair straighteners, and hair dryers.
Q: Are there toys/gifts that are not accepted/distributed?
Toys for Tots prefers not to accept realistic looking weapons and gifts with food. If donated, such items will NOT be distributed.
Q: How may I obtain toys for my children or for someone else?
Once on the Marine Toys for Tots website, click on the “Request a Toy” link at the top of the page. Then, proceed as directed so that a coordinator will be able to contact you.
Resources:
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation: www.ToysForTots.org
Toys for Tots OKC: www.OKC.ToysForTots.org
Terrell Clinic: www.TerrellClinicOKC.com