Imagine going to school and your friends are talking about what they want for Christmas this year and your friends are excited because they know that their parents are going to top what they got them last year. You want to fit in, so you never reveal to your friends that what you want most is a pair of new socks without holes in them and maybe a pair of new sneakers and a coat to keep warm this winter. Your mom works two jobs and does her best to put food on the table and keep a roof over your head. At night, she struggles and cries herself to sleep wishing she could get you the toy she saw you looking at in passing.
Through the hard work and dedication of Staff Sergeant Derek F. Spoor, the Director of Toys for Tots of San Bernardino County, and his dedicated team; their continued efforts have made a huge impact in families lives through their gift giving efforts and Toys for Tots.
Most are unaware that Toys for Tots is a creation of the Marine Corp and In 1995, the Secretary of Defense approved Toys for Tots as an official activity of the U. S. Marine Corps and an official mission of the Marine Corps Reserve (Toys for Tots). Sadly, the above story is the story of so many children and their families and with the compassion of others these children could receive the gifts they desire this holiday season. Therefore, the Marine Corp felt through the creation of Toys for Tots the organization could assist in filling this void.
Over the years, many individuals, businesses, companies, organizations, and corporations have partnered with Toys for Tots to make an impact that would last a lifetime. They knew the power of gift giving would allow less fortunate children to see the light in the world when all too often they experience struggle. Together we can bring light into a larger number of children's lives one gift at a time.
Ambassador of the Route 66 Roadshow, Len Nordmann, Perry Pack Master of Ceremonies and Founder and CEO of the Ayden Rae Foundation and Vanessa Pack Founder and CEO Ayden Rae Foundation
www.AydenRaeFoundation.org along with their amazing team are determined to give back and help Toys for Tots brighten even more children's Christmas morning. With the event
Route 66 Quarter Drop Mania and the Route 66 Variety Show
When: Friday, December 11th, 2015
Where: Ramada Inn
1511 E. Main Street
Barstow, CA 92311
(Our charity is Toys for Tots and toy donation drop boxes will be available at the event for toy drop off).
Those who attend the event have a chance to win fabulous prizes for quarters. Route 66 Quarter Drop Mania is a game of skill, and those who win will be able to select their prize in the order they win. The Master of Ceremonies Perry Pack will be presenting the talented entertainment for the evening. Many of the Route 66 Queens will be in attendance and Photography by Hart; Nina Hart's Classy Pin-Up Dolls will bring a certain element of surprise to the event. Mr. Route 66, Jim Conkle will be hosting the Quarter Drop Mania Event. Jim has traveled the Mother Road hundreds of times and tells travelers that there are 9 Route 66 States. Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and lastly the State of Mind!
The headliner DESIAH is an established music group based in Los Angeles. Their unique blend of harmonies and layers of sound are the signature mark of this group. DESIAH is comprised of 5 individuals with distinct personalities and abilities. Ranging in ages from 16 to 22, DESIAH includes a variety of instruments in their act: Keyboard, Guitars, Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele, and Drums. DESIAH has fused the styles of a capella, jazz, pop, country and adult contemporary to create a one-of-a-kind sound and genre (
desiah.net).
Please come show your support and offer less fortunate families the chance to have the Merry Christmas that they deserve through the power of giving. Now is the time to spread the Christmas cheer and give the greatest gift of all; Love!
Submitted by Vanessa Pack - Published in Barstow Desert Dispatch
