Anyone that is interested in donating toys or gift cards can now drop them off at New England Running Co. in Beverly!
This year, in conjunction with the Greater Salem Boys & Girls Club & New England Running Company, Wicked Running Club is sponsoring a toy drive for its members. Here are the details for donating new toys to underprivileged children, of all ages, this holiday season:
The toy drive has started and will end on December 20th. Toys should be new and unwrapped. Gift cards would be great for the older kids. The Board recommends donating toys in the amount of $10 and greater.
Wicked will be donating the toys/gift cards to the Greater Salem Boys & Girls Club. Toys can be dropped off at Tues/Thurs runs with Alison Phelan or Saturday morning with Tim Short, or any other Board member present for the Saturday run. Gift cards to places like Target and Wal-Mart are great for older kids and young teens as people normally think of a toy drive for just young kids.
If you would like to donate, but cannot make any of the structured runs to drop off your gifts, please email Kerry Gertz and she will make arrangements to receive your donations.
This is a statement from the Boys & Girls Club regarding its programs:
In many communities, an increasing number of boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. As well, an increasing number of children go home after school each day to no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them and will always care for them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place for Kids.
As Wicked becomes more prominent in Salem and the surrounding communities, we are seeking to give back in as many ways as possible. On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you. A special thank you to Michele Campbell who created the poster for the Toy Drive.
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