Toys for Tots
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The Season of Giving is upon us, and the American Association of Singapore (AAS) and The American Club are getting together to collect toys to support the US Marines Toys for Tots program, benefiting needy children in Singapore.
AAS is excited to once again spearhead our local, annual Toys for Tots celebration event, a tradition cherished by many members of our community. Children and adults will have a great time while donating a bounty of toys to underprivileged and sick children. This year, our chosen beneficiary is KK Women's and Children's Hospital.
This is a wonderful way to teach your family the joy of giving during this festive season. Not only will you be contributing towards a worthy cause, but you and your own kids will also get to enjoy:
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delicious buffet
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holiday crafts
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cookie decorating
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choir performances by the SAS Singers
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photos with Santa
Check out more photos from last year.
Please note this event is open to all, so you don't have to be a member of the American Association of Singapore or The American Club to join in the fun!
WHAT TO BRING
Bring a NEW TOY in original packaging without gift wrapping from the following list to donate:
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LEGOs or similar items
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Block puzzles/puzzle boards
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Boxed board games
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Card games
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Colour pencils
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Sharpeners
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Activity books (Sensory books, books with texture, colouring books, etc)
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Craft kits
Please DO NOT donate plush or furry toys due to infection control reasons.
The toys will be donated to patients aged 0 to 16 years at KK Women's and Children's Hospital.
Please note that toys must be NEW! No used toys will be accepted. No stuffed animals, please.
ABOUT THIS YEAR'S BENEFICIARY
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital has evolved over the decades, since its founding in 1858, into a leader in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Neonatology. Today, the 830-bed hospital is a referral centre providing tertiary services to manage high-risk conditions in women and children. A team of about 500 specialists adopt a compassionate, multi-disciplinary and holistic approach to treatment, and harness the latest medical innovations and technology to deliver the best medical care possible. As an Academic Medical Centre, KKH believes that world-class clinical training and research are imperative in raising the standard of care. Hence, the Hospital has adopted a culture of innovation as it achieves world-class clinical leadership. KKH is a major teaching hospital for Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. The hospital also runs the largest specialist training programme for Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics in Singapore. As they continually raise the bar on clinical excellence, they are sensitive to their patients’ needs for a pleasant hospital experience – one where they receive seamless service and enjoy the warmth of compassionate care in a healing environment.
ABOUT TOYS FOR TOTS
Toys for Tots began in 1947 as the brain child of Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks. Actually, it was Bill's wife, Diane, who was the real inspiration. She had a few handcrafted dolls and asked Bill to deliver them to an agency that supports children in need. When Bill reported back to his wife that he could not find such an organization, she instructed him to “start one!”. Major Hendricks and the Marines in his reserve unit in LA collected and distributed 5,000 toys in 1947. Seeing such successful community engagement in 1947, the Commandant directed all Marine Reserve Sites to implement a TFT campaign transforming it into a national community action program in 1948. Presently, the Marine Toys for Tots Program distributes an average of 18 million toys to 7 million less fortunate children across the globe annually. We are very proud to contribute to this wonderful effort here in Singapore.
ABOUT OUR CO-SPONSOR
The American Club's goal is to create a vibrant community with a distinct American culture; a place that families can proudly call their home away from home. The Club is in the happiness business, striving to enrich the lives of our Members, employees, guests and partners through fun, food, fitness and family, delivered with passion and pride. We are grateful for their support of Toys for Tots this year.
ABOUT OUR LOGISTICS PARTNER
Allied does a great job delivering and picking up all the boxes for us. We couldn't do this event without them! And also a huge shout out to the Scouts and Girl Scouts who wrap all the collection boxes. Bravo!