Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Great Nanaimo Toy Drive 2013



The Great Nanaimo Toy Drive 2013 Another Huge Success

Thanks to the tireless efforts of 9 directors and 200 volunteers The Great Nanaimo Toy Drive will once again be delivering smiles come Christmas morning.

This is the 31st year of the Toy Drive which is a huge effort by an entire community, from the directors and volunteers to the corporate participation and last but the most important, the community which makes it all happen.

This year will see this effort help 800 families put smiles on 1600 faces come Christmas morning. I had the privilege of visiting Santa's Workshop and saw first hand how he works his magic. On Dec. 18 and 19 families will be able to come and do their Christmas shopping.

As a tribute to all those who make the Toy Drive a success I have composed a little poem, which is strong testimony as to why I did not apply for the position of poet laureate for the city.

'Twas the week before Christmas
And all through the town
Santa's elves at the Toy Drive were flying around
Collecting and sorting, toys of all types
Something for Christmas
For all Nanaimo's tykes
They hurried and scurried putting on many miles
Knowing their work would bring 1600 smiles
For because of their devotion and work you see
800 families would have something 'neath the tree
And they heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight
Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Night!


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