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2. Toys for Tots - Wikipedia

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   The toys were put onto trucks for distribution to families and children in the affected New York/New Jersey area. 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. It was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks. [2]

3. Hagerstown-area Toys for Tots has about a third of the toys ...

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   Prest said the local effort gets the least toys for children birth to 1 year old and youths ages 10 to 12 — boys and girls. "However, at this time, all age groups could use toys," Prest said in ...

4. Toy drive - Wikipedia

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   Many charities or organizations will orchestrate a seasonal effort on top of their usual practices. Many police departments, fire departments, and military groups are involved in these efforts. One of the most important and famous toy drives is Toys For Tots which is operated by the United States Marine Corps. [1]

5. William L. Hendricks - Wikipedia

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   William L. Hendricks (May 3, 1904 – March 29, 1992) was a former USMCR Colonel who was the key figure in setting up the "Toys for Tots" program.Aside from his USMCR career, he also worked in the film industry for many years, initially as a documentary producer for the United States Army, then as a production executive at Warner Bros., where he eventually became the final producer of the ...

6. 135 Interesting Facts for Kids and Adults to Blow Your Mind - AOL

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   Interesting Facts for Kids. 66. Scotland's national animal is a unicorn. 67. Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur. 68. A shrimp’s heart isn’t in its chest; it’s located near the ...

7. The 25 Best Gifts and Toys for Toddlers in 2022 - AOL

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   Playmobil 1.2.3 is an amazing line of toddler toys; they're high-quality sets that engage little hands and imaginations. ... It also functions as a push toy and is great for tots learning to walk ...

8. Everglades University - Wikipedia

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   The campus is known for its fundraising efforts, with staff and students previously participating in a Walk to Cure Arthritis, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, collecting toys for Toys for Tots, and hosted several blood drives with OneBlood. The Boca Raton Campus has awarded four Frione family scholarships to individuals in the community.

9. John Hampton (philanthropist) - Wikipedia

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   John Hampton (May 24, 1907 – July 4, 2010) [1] was an American retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel and former journalist.Hampton is credited with co-founding Toys for Tots with Major William L. Hendricks and other U.S. Marines during the late 1940s.