The Wilmington Sharks announced today that this year’s Toys for Tots Toy Drive was an overwhelming success. 

The toy drive, which began on November 15^th and ended Tuesday at the drop location of Wilmington Orthopaedic, collected over two boxes full of toys.

“We could not be happier with the amount of donated toys for this worthy cause,” said Andrew Aguilar, general manager of the Sharks.  “Not only were we able to garner a good amount of donated toys, but we also know several needy children will have a Happy Christmas thanks to the wonderful people of the community.”

Aguilar added, “We would like to give a big thank you to Wilmington Orthodaedic for opening their doors as a drop off location.  Without their support this toy drive would not have been as successful.”

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.  The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders.