Toys for tots began in 1947, when Major Bill Hendricks, USCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles collected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children. The idea came from Bills wife, Diane. In the late 1980s, the Marine Corps determined that a non-profit charity was needed as an integral part of the overall national Toys for Tots program. Based on this need, the Secretary of Defense, in August 1991, authorized the Marine Corps to recognize and work with a charity committed to supporting Toys for Tots. Based on this approval, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation became an operational organization in September 1991 and has been the fundraising and support organization for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program since that date.
Over the 62 years of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, Marines have distributed more than 400 million toys to more than 188 million needy children. This charitable endeavor has made U. S. Marines the unchallenged leader in looking after less fortunate children at Christmas. Over its 18 year life span, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation has supplemented local toy collections with more than 81.3 million toys valued at more than $487 million; plus has provided promotion and support materials valued at over $6.3 million.

On September 18th 2010 the Teufel Hunden Chapter of the Leathernecks MC will be holding a Toys for Tots ride to support the United States Marine Corps annual Toys for Tots drive. This run will start at Capitol Harley Davidson, 9550 Woodlane Dr., Diamondale MI, 48821 and will finish at the 40&8, American Legion Hall at 2949 S. Waverly Rd., Lansing MI.

This ride will take approximately 4 to 5 hours and consist of 5 or more stopping points. In keeping with the Military theme each stop will be at a VFW Post or an American Legion Hall. The ride will end at the 40&8 where a pig roast and live band will be there to greet the riders as they arrive from supporting this great cause. There will also be door prizes, 50/50 raffle.

Itinerary:

Check-in / Registration: 1000 to 1100 (10:00 to 11:00)

Late Registration: 1100 to 1200 (11:00 to 12:00)

Depart Capitol Harley Davidson: Shotgun start from 1100 to 1200

Ride will take approximately 4-5 Hours with 5 or more designated stops. Maps of the stops will be provided the day of the event.

Arrive at 40&8: 1700 (5:00)

Cost: 1 New unwrapped toy and $10.00 entrance fee/ $20.00 without toy

Late Registration: 1 New unwrapped toy and $15.00 / $25.00 without toy

Dinner and Events from: 1700 (5:00) to ??

Please join our Chapter in supporting this great cause and helping some deserving children at the same time.

For more information please contact:



Monk, V President: monkusmc76@gmail.com





Teufel Hunden Chapter

Leathernecks MC

 

Bump to the top this is a great event and is coming up soon.