The New York Racing Affiliation, Inc. (NYRA) on Dec. 2 introduced the return of its annual Toys for Tots donation drive at Aqueduct Racetrack starting Thursday, Dec. 5 and persevering with by way of Saturday, Dec. 7.
Based in 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Basis collects and distributes new, unwrapped toys to native youngsters in want every vacation season. Followers planning to go to Aqueduct will discover donation packing containers situated on the Turf and Area entrance and the Clubhouse foyer by the escalator.
“This partnership means extra youngsters and households all through New York Metropolis and throughout Lengthy Island will expertise a joyful vacation season,” mentioned Robert Hines, NYRA supervisor of group affairs. “NYRA extends our because of the Marine Corps Reserve for his or her efforts, and to all those that assist Toys for Tots.”
Along with NYRA, the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Basis is supported by beneficiant contributions from the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Affiliation (NYTHA) and thoroughbred proprietor Harold Lerner.
“NYTHA salutes the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Basis for all they do to assist youngsters in our communities,” mentioned NYTHA president Tina Marie Bond. “New York’s horsemen and ladies take delight in giving generously every 12 months to make sure that youngsters in every single place can benefit from the holidays.”
Lerner agreed, calling his assist of Toys for Tots a means of creating the vacations extra significant for everybody.
“That is about making as many children glad as attainable. Hopefully, it will encourage a whole lot of youngsters to some charitable issues afterward of their lives,” Lerner mentioned.
For extra details about the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Basis, or to donate right this moment, go to toysfortots.org.
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