MEDIA Advisory - Uncle Vinny's Toy Drive Donates Hundreds of Toys
SURREY, BC, Dec. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - The Salvation Army will be picking up toy donations to help families who may not be able to afford gifts this Christmas at the Maan family home which has been the headquarters for the third annual Uncle Vinny's Toy Drive. Named after the late Vinny Maan the toy drive carries on his tradition of gift giving as collection boxes have been set up throughout the Lower Mainland in local businesses.
"Knowing we are making a positive impact on so families and children over the holidays is so healing and rewarding," says Pinder, Vinny's sister and organizer of the toy drive. "Vinny would love to see smiles on the children's faces. I don't think we could have found a better way to honor him and carry on this legacy. I know he is smiling down on us and we are #makingvinnyproud."
The campaign ran from November 12th – December 10th and is hoping to help hundreds of more children after having collected nearly 3,000 toys over the last two years.
We invite the media down to join us. Photo-ops and interviews available.
Where: 17965 98 Ave. Surrey, BC
When: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 / 12 pm
Who: The Salvation Army spokespeople, Maan's family members
Donations collected from this year's Uncle Vinny Toy Drive will be made available at the Boundless Vancouver Christmas Toy Shop where families can walk through and choose the gifts they prefer according to their children's preferences. Donations for the Toy Shop are also being collected at the Toys "R" Us Broadway location till December 23rd.
About The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become one of the largest providers of social services in the country. Working in 400 communities across Canada and more than 130 countries around the world, we provide practical, compassionate support to meet basic human needs. By giving people hope, we transform lives of British Columbians today and every day.
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SOURCE The Salvation Army British Columbia Division
Tamara Randlesome, [email protected], 250) 991-6277; Pinder Saran, [email protected], 604) 761-3032
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