``Toys For Tots'' Means Toys for Teens, Too; Best Buy Helps Draw Attention to Overlooked Older Kids.Business Editors MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2002 Donation Drop-off Boxes at all Stores Nov. 10 to Dec. 15 For the sixth consecutive year, Best Buy retail stores are supporting the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Toys For Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which donates toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. The program was founded in 1947 by Major Bill Hendricks. program. The Best Buy "Toys for Teens" campaign runs from Sunday Sunday: see Sabbath; week. , November November: see month. 10 through Sunday, December 15 and will emphasize the need for age-appropriate gift donations that can be given to older kids, ages 12 to 15. Donation collection boxes and in-store signs will be placed at every Best Buy store during the five-week campaign. "Unfortunately, young teens are often the most overlooked group of kids in need during the holiday season," said Major William Grein, USMC (ret.), vice president of marketing and development for the Marine Toy for Tots Foundation. "We appreciate Best Buy's efforts to draw attention to this cause. For a needy need·y adj. need·i·er, need·i·est 1. Being in need; impoverished. See Synonyms at poor. 2. Wanting or needing affection, attention, or reassurance, especially to an excessive degree. child, just one gift can change the holidays from a time of loneliness and sadness to a lasting and cherished memory." "As an electronics retailer that appeals to teens, Best Buy is strongly committed to helping Toys for Tots reach young teens in need," said Stacy Hanley, community relations 1. The relationship between military and civilian communities. 2. Those public affairs programs that address issues of interest to the general public, business, academia, veterans, Service organizations, military-related associations, and other non-news media entities. manager for Best Buy. "We hope to help raise awareness as well as donations for teens." Best Buy is committed to kids and communities where its stores are located. The Company has a strong tradition of supporting national nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. youth organizations that enhance the quality of life for children and their families, like Toys for Tots. Last year thousands of gift donations were collected at Best Buy locations. All Toys for Tots donations must be new and unwrapped. About Toys for Tots The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program has been the nation's flagship Christmas charitable endeavor and the U.S. Marine Corps' premier community action program since 1947. With the support of Best Buy the 2000 and 2001 Toys for Tots Campaigns have been the most successful in the 54-year history of the program. Last year over six million of our nation's neediest children were reached by Toys for Tots. About Best Buy stores Best Buy stores, owned and operated by Minneapolis-based Best Buy Co., Inc., is the top U.S. retailer of technology and entertainment products and services. Best Buy was founded in St. Paul St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn. in 1966. Best Buy stores reach an estimated 300 million consumers per year through more than 500 retail stores in 48 states and online at BestBuy.com. For more information about Best Buy, visit the virtual pressroom at http://onlinepressroom.net/bestbuy. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Reporters and photographers are welcome at all Best Buy stores for "Toys for Tots" stories. Please call Best Buy contact to access a store near you. |
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