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Are you looking for a way to use your MV in support of a very worthy Christmas charity?
How about volunteering yourself and your MV to augment your local TOYS FOR TOTS campaign, typically sponsored by a nearby USMC Reserve unit.
(Toys For Tots is the ONLY I.R.S. recognized 501(c)3 Charitable Organization in the country sponsored by a US Governmental Agency or Department!!!)
This effort has, since the mid-1940's been collecting NEW unwrapped toys, and cash donations with which to purchase toys for distribution to needy and underprivileged kids, including the children of our WOUNDED WARRIORS if so requested, to brighten their Christmas each year.
I use our Deuce at various collection events, parades, and simply carry the TOYS FOR TOTS banners on the sideboards during the last quarter of each year to promote the cause.
If you're interested in learning more, here's where you can find your local contact information...
Just pick your State, then on the next page pick your locality:
http://www.toysfortots.org/donate/toys.aspx
Typically, the sponsoring USMCRes units either do not have, or cannot get authorization to use their unit's MV's for TFT functions and must rely on POVs (Privately Owned Vehicles) either rentals, loaners (some dealerships provide cars/trucks) and personal vehicles to handle this mission. They really could use YOUR help!
In participating in the TOYS FOR TOTS mission, you will do several things:
1. HELP KIDS!
2. Help the Marines.
3. Exercise your MV and your body.
4. HELP KIDS!
5. Be a good ambassador for the MV hobby.
6. Introduce active duty Marines to private MV Ownership.
7. HELP KIDS!
8. Spread the joy of Christmas by providing a donation conduit for donors.
9. Spread the JOY or CHRISTMAS by getting toys into the hands of kids.
10. Did I mention - HELP KIDS!!! ?
If you do step forward and volunteer, please post it up here.
Enthusiasm breeds enthusiasm.
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