Just to be truthful to all of you here, I started the Toy for Tots Drive Drive through CCOC Before I knew about the Brady protest. It was planned on Nov 7th, while I was in Reno at the Gun Show, without internet. did not know or hear about the protest until I returned on Tuesday the 9th. It might have even been the 10th. That I do not recall.
I posted the toy drive into the 27th meet up to get more toys, and to be able to have a central pick-up point. Sense we had an event going that was a good time and place to meet.
We (RCC and CCOC) then decided to make it a lot bigger then I had even dreamed of. Thanks to RCC for the P.R. and help getting the word out.
The reason behind the Toy Drive is that I used to have them years ago when involved in CA4WDC, INC. and Making Track 4x4, and Knight Riders 4x4 clubs. (now disbanded).
I have had a good year, work has been better then the last few. I have many friends, co-workers, out of work. The kids are going to not be able to have a good Christmas. While I can not help everyone, the Toys for Tots program is the best way I know of to help.
We have over 300 people out of work just in my local alone. In Contra Costa County, the last numbers I have heard has been 11-12% unemployed. That does not take into those that have been out so long they are not able to collect any unemployment checks. If a true count was made, it would most likely be in excess of 16-17% or more.
if I can use them to promote the drive I will. Let them spin it as they will. I have no control over that.
Dale
CCOC
on edit, I went to see when I set up the Toy Drive. Looks like I did it the eve of the 8th, to run from the 9th to Dec 21th.
Time
Tuesday, November 9 at 3:30am - December 21 at 7:30pm
Location Contra Costa County
Created By
Contra Costa Open Carry
I will be collecting new unwrapped gifts for Toys For Tots. If you can donate, please let me know and I will see to it that the toys get delivered to the U.S. Marines, CCC area. I can pick up in the CCC area. Thank you, for the kids
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145183392196612&index=1
Attach:
Contra Costa Open Carry If you need toys picked up, please post here, or email
contracostaopencarry@yahoo.com
Thanks