Toys for Tots: Important Toy Recall Announcement

[Breeze54]

Important Toy Recall Announcement

http://www.toysfortots.org/news/details.asp?ID=35

1. In response to recent events that have taken place in the toy industry, and in preparation
for the 2007 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
is taking this opportunity to enlist the aid of millions of caring Americans in the identification
and screening of toys that are safe to pass to children of less fortunate families.

The toys identified to date as potentially unsafe may be found at the below listed website links:

Mattel toy recall list: http://www.mattel.com/safety/us/

Detailed SKU’s: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/14/fyi/main3166371.shtml

Added 8/23/07: http://children.webmd.com/news/20070823/more-toy-recalls-due-to-lead-paint

Added 9/5/07: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/manufacturing/2007-09-04-mattel-toy-recall-lead_N.htm

2. Toys for Tots does not purchase any toys/gifts directly from overseas vendors or manufacturers.
All toy/gift purchases are from reputable, U.S. companies that will be working diligently to ensure
none of the items identified in the above links are included in any presentations to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

3. Local Toys for Tots coordinators will be accepting, inspecting, and sorting millions of toys in
preparation for distribution during the 2007 Toys for Tots campaign. With the combined efforts of
our toy vendors, the watchful eyes of our donors, and the careful inspection by our Toys for Tots
coordinators, we will, once again, be able to successfully distribute safe gifts to America’s children.

Click link to find 'Toys for Tots' events in your state!
http://www.toysfortots.org/news/morenews.asp

Click here to donate find a place too donate toys or request toys.
http://www.toysfortots.org/

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

http://www.toysfortots.org/frequently_asked_questions/default.asp

Question: How can I obtain toys for my children or for someone else?

Answer:

1. Click the "Request A Toy" link in the menu

2. Click on "Request A Toy" on next screen

3. Select your state and the names of local TFT Coordinators will appear

4. Select the TFT Coordinator nearest you

5. Click the TFT Coordinator's name (a pre-formatted message screen will appear)

6. Type your message (be sure to include your contact information)

7. Click send


Question: How can I become a Toys for Tots volunteer?

Answer:

1. Click the "Contact Us" link in the menu

2. Click on "Find An Office" link on next screen

3. Select your state and the names of local TFT Coordinators will appear

4. Select the TFT Coordinator nearest you

5. Click the TFT Coordinator's name (a pre-formatted message screen will appear)

6. Type your message (be sure to include your contact information)

7. Click send

DONATE
http://www.toysfortots.org/donate/default.asp

Support the Best Buy Toys for Teens program and together we can change a mind, a holiday and an outlook.

Here's how you can help: http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/toys_for_teens.asp

[Breeze54]

1. I think I'm going to support the Toys for Teens program this year.

I think teenagers are ignored during the holidays and it has to really suck to not get anything! Especially homeless teens!
Thats a huge burden all by itself. I don't have a lot of $$ but I can probably swing a DVD, CD or a gift card and a warm hat
and mittens or a T-Shirt. They are still kids too after all.

'Toys for Teens' is a http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/toys_for_teens.asp">Best Buy program run in partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

Together, we created Toys for Teens in 2001 to provide gifts for teens who were often overlooked
during the holiday season.

The program's goal is to highlight the need for holiday gifts appropriate for older children.



* Make a cash donation at the register in your local Best Buy store
or by clicking here between November 11 and December 29.

* Buy a Dreamworks Animation DVD between November 11 and December 8 and $3 will be donated
to Toys for Teens. Plus, you'll receive a free Best Buy exclusive Shrek Activity Book.

* Reward Zone program members can donate the value of your points to Toys for Teens.
To learn more, http://www.myrewardzone.com/holiday">click here.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

2. That's cool

You're right, they're still kids too and they shouldn't be forgotten.

[Bluebear]

3. VERY cool.

[Breeze54]

4. I wonder if I could fix up the three bicycles

we have and donate them? Maybe they just want new stuff
donated though, although one bike has barely been used.
There used to be a neurosurgeon in the next town who fixed
up bikes and donated them to kids in need. Maybe I can find him!

I'll have to consult my son on what CD's would be cool too. :P