LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Christmas is now less than two weeks away, and the giving spirit was in full force earlier today at Tom Ahl's in Lima.
The Marine Corps Reserve, the Lima Salvation Army, and Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships loaded around $4,500 worth of donated toys that will reach approximately 1,300 local kids in time for Christmas morning. This is the 75th year that the Marine Corps Reserve has partnered with Toys for Tots and the 4th year they have partnered with Tom Ahl. Through each bicycle, teddy bear, or doll donated, all volunteers strive to give all kids a very, merry Christmas.
"For those that don't know, the Toys for Tots program is used to help those kids that are less fortunate that may not otherwise get a Christmas. I don't know how exactly they're dispersed, but we reach out to those less fortunate, and hopefully, we reach out to a kid and give them a gift," commented Shannon Nichols, judge advocate at the Marine Corps League Detachment 1063.
If you would like to donate toys now or anytime throughout the year, you can contact any member of the Marine Corps Reserve, Tom Ahl, or the Lima Salvation Army.
