Marine Corps League overcomes obstacles in Toys for Tots success

  • Marine Corps League Detachment 1438’s annual Toys for Tots campaign was once again successful in meeting the community’s need thanks to their many volunteers. Among those volunteers were, from left, Ian and Jody Guttridge, Kathy Smyth, Sue Hoagland and Emily Guttridge.
    Marine Corps League Detachment 1438’s annual Toys for Tots campaign was once again successful in meeting the community’s need thanks to their many volunteers. Among those volunteers were, from left, Ian and Jody Guttridge, Kathy Smyth, Sue Hoagland and Emily Guttridge.
  • Members of the local Marine Corps League detachment work hard year-round to collect and distribute toys to various organizations and children in the community. Shown working Toys for Tots distribution are, from left, Greg Coffone, Dick Evelyn, Curt Jarrett and Jim Brumbelow.
    Members of the local Marine Corps League detachment work hard year-round to collect and distribute toys to various organizations and children in the community. Shown working Toys for Tots distribution are, from left, Greg Coffone, Dick Evelyn, Curt Jarrett and Jim Brumbelow.
  • Harry Norman Realty collected and donated a variety of toys to the Marine Corps League’s annual Toys for Tots campaign this past holiday season. Shown are, from left, Joanne Wiley, Logan Fitts, Heather Gerald and Stephanie Cox.
    Harry Norman Realty collected and donated a variety of toys to the Marine Corps League’s annual Toys for Tots campaign this past holiday season. Shown are, from left, Joanne Wiley, Logan Fitts, Heather Gerald and Stephanie Cox.
  • Mountain Valley Motors collected over 100 toys for Toys for Tots this past year and won the car dealership award for Most Toys Collected. Shown are, from left, Brad Rose, Toys for Tots Coordinator Cheryl Jordan and Jason Neal.
    Mountain Valley Motors collected over 100 toys for Toys for Tots this past year and won the car dealership award for Most Toys Collected. Shown are, from left, Brad Rose, Toys for Tots Coordinator Cheryl Jordan and Jason Neal.
Members of Marine Corps League Detachment 1438 wrapped up another successful Toys for Tots campaign at the end of last year, however, COVID-19 and an increased need in the community made for an…

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