Hey, fellow big-hearted New Yorkers, 'tis the season to give back, and what's better than making a kid's holiday wish come true? The folks in Laguna Beach are ringing in the holiday cheer, heralding the 31st anniversary of the Spark of Love Toy Drive. Before you get your stockings in a bunch, the drive kicks off on the 24th. Mark those calendars, and you've got until Christmas Eve to play Santa according to an announcement on the City of Laguna Beach's official website.
You can drop off new, unwrapped toys, still snug in their original packaging or boxes, at all four of Laguna's fire stations, the City Hall, or the police station. For the jocks, bats, balls, and racquets don't need boxy formality; just bring them as they are. Clothes, personal toiletries, and blankets aren't on the wish list.
Originating in 1992, this wave of generosity comes as a partnership between KABC-7 and firefighters from a quintet of Californian counties—that's Orange, Riverside, LA, San Bernardino, and Ventura, for y'all mapping it out. Unlike the hordes of other toy drives, the Spark of Love is especially delivered by local Laguna Beach firefighters—real-life heroes swapping their hoses for holiday hope.
For queries about how to contribute to the sleigh of delights, Captain/Paramedic Pat Cary is your go-to; shoot him an email at [email protected], or if you prefer a different kind of captain, try John Kuzmic at [email protected].
