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TOY DRIVE FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY SANDY

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My eight year old was watching the news with me and saw children standing outside a demolished home. He excused himself and went to his bedroom. Approximately fifteen minutes later, he returned with a box of his toys. He asked me how we could send them to those children we had just seen on tv. I explained to him that we wouldn't be able to as I didn't personally know them. I asked him why he wanted to send his toys (some were quite important to him, the boy does love his Spongebob!) ad he simply stated those children lost their own toys and he wanted to give them his.

That little conversation has now evolved into a little boys mission. His mission is to send as many toys as possible to children affected by hurricane sandy as well as the current snowstorm. We've talked to our local Salvation Army who will be coordinating with east coast Salvation Army branches to get the toys where they need to go. The local middle school is helping us with their own toy drive. But my son is not satisfied. He wants, and I quote, "a bajillion toys to go! New York has like 1000 people which means lots of kids!" He's even spent what he had saved from allowance on toys to send. It wasn't much but $30 is a lot for an right year old.

My hero is my son. My wish for my hero? For other heroes to help him purchase "a bajillion toys". For any donations, pictures of the purchase along with receipt will be sent to you.

Thank you and god bless!!

Wish Info

  • Posted: Nov 8, 2012 4:43 pm
    Granted: Nov 30, 2012
  • Member: Docndawn
  • Member Since: Nov 2, 2012
  • Wishes Granted: 1 time
  • Raised: $380.00 Goal: $1,000.00
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  • City: St. James
  • State: Missouri
  • Country: United States
  • Type: Want
  • Wish is for: Community
  • Category: Hurricane Sandy
  • Cause: Human Services
  • Views: 3512
  • Comments: 8
  • Follows: 1

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  • enufsaid3 6 months ago - Accepted!

    What an inspiration! There is such hope for our world and our country with a child like your son "with us"...I hope his generosity of spirit will spread to all he knows...it is certainly spreading to many that he doesn't know...and will bring smiles to kids "just like him"! Thank you...you are blest to have each other!

  • Guest 6 months ago - Accepted!

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Comments & Responses


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Docndawn 5 months ago

Thank you everyone!! My son and I are SO excited to buy more toys and deliver them to the Salvation Army!!

AfterSandy 5 months ago

Please message us at www.facebook.com/aftersandyrelief so we can connect you with others

Docndawn 6 months ago

Thank you, anon!!!

mommie817 6 months ago

i hope you get many many heroes

Hrae75 6 months ago

What a sweet heart!

Docndawn 6 months ago

I imagine they will :) especially if you say what/where you want it to go! Thanks!

amberwheeler 6 months ago

I cant buy anything but I do have toys and 4t,5t,3t boys and girl clothing in really good condition. Do you know if the salvation army can or will take them?

mommie817 6 months ago

i hope you get many heroes for your cause
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