The Toy Giveaway

Each year for the past 11 years, my family and I have done a toy giveaway.
We buy toys all year long on sale ( original price 10$ or higher) for this.
We generally end up with 275-300 toys.



The toys are divided into 3 groups ( boys/girls/under 3).
Each toy is given a number




Once we start, each child draws a number out of the appropriate box and the toy is retrieved. While the child is waiting, they also pick out a pair of gloves/scarf/toboggan/hat, out of a tub placed by Santa.

This is both a heart breaking and wondrous experience.
For many of these children, this is the biggest toy they will get.
But to see the joy on their faces, makes it all worth while.




Many more people than are pictured are involved.

We do not accept donations and it is entirely financed by both my family by blood and family by choice.

Thanks for stopping by,
Dino Claus

 

That's a wonderful thing you and your family do for all those children. I'm sure they really appreciate it.

Keep up the good work Santa!

 

Dino, reading your post and looking at the photos just reminds me of how many good and giving people we have in this country. Thank you.

 

Thanks for the replies, folks.

 

Those elves are getting bigger every time I see them

They are learning good things at Santas knee.
Carol

 

Wow. I never knew Santa was real...

 

Wow. I never knew Santa was real...

This santa most definitely is
Carol

 

I need to find the picture of me and Carol at Christmas.

And, yes, Carol, the elves are growing fast.

 

I was just looking at the ones of us and of marie and I with you at Christmas . I'll have to scan them LOL. Unless you find them first.
Carol

 

What an amazing thing you do each year! I think it would be a wonderful sight to see the joy on each child's face.

It is great to know that Santa does exist.

 

Dino I know this is a little late but thought you would enjoy them.
1)Marie (my daughter) and Santa
2) hubby, Dino and Son-in-law after the childrens christmas party at work in2006

I couldn't find the one with me on the other knee
carol

 

I will see if I can find the copy I have, Carol.