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Volume 120 No. 19

November 12, 2005

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Toys for Tots McDonald's event kicks off 41st year November 28

  Thanksgiving 2025 is two weeks away, and in the Frankenmuth community, that weekend marks a long-standing tradition of giving for underprivileged families and their children.

  The U.S. Marine Corps Reserves’ Saginaw County Toys of Tots campaign officially began October 1, but the real jump start to this program takes place annually at McDonald’s of Frankenmuth, 495 North Franklin Street, the day following Thanksgiving. This year, it falls on Friday, November 28, from 6-11am.

  This marks the 41^st year the campaign has been kicked off, led by McDonald’s Owners and Operators Tony and Geri D'Anna.

  “The U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots program gives us the opportunity to do something wonderful at Christmas for children in need on Saginaw County,” Tony D'Anna said. “Their list of reasons to be thankful may not be as long because their circumstances have not been as blessed as ours.”

  Area residents are encouraged to visit the restaurant on that morning by bringing in a $10 or more, new, unwrapped toy or toys, or a monetary donation, and receive a free McDonald’s breakfast entree. One hundred percent of people’s donations goes directly to Toys for Tots.

  This year, the need for toys spans children ages 5-12, but younger kids will also benefit. Donations of toys or cash will be accepted until Saturday, December 20, with Christmas Day falling on Thursday, December 25.

  The morning at McDonald’s is bustling with activity, including the U.S. flag raising ceremony by active Marines at 8am. Area businesses pull up to the restaurant all morning, and volunteers form lines to unload the toys and flood the interior of McDonald’s with boxes and bags of new toys.

  Companies and persons wishing to donate cash should make out checks to “Toys for Tots” and if mailing checks, send to McDonald’s Office, 496 North Franklin Street, Suite A, Frankenmuth, MI. 48734.

  Following the kickoff, with cash in hand, the Marines and D'Annas purchase toys at a discounted price at Meijer Store on Tittabawassee Road in Saginaw.....

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