TRIANGLE, Va., Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Marine
Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and global play and
entertainment company, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), announced today
a new holiday matching campaign that will bring joy to even more
children in need this holiday season. For every new, unwrapped toy
or game donated by individuals to any Toys for Tots local campaign
through the 2017 holiday season, Hasbro will also donate a new toy
or game as part of its BE FEARLESS BE KIND philanthropic
initiative, up to one million gifts.
"The holidays can be a trying time for families in need and
oftentimes we're low on toys by early December. This gift from
Hasbro will help our U.S. Marine Corps reservists and volunteers
bring smiles to the faces of so many more children who need our
help," said Lieutenant General H.P. Osman, USMC (Ret),
President and CEO, Marine Toys for
Tots Foundation.
A corporate partner for more than 20 years, Hasbro has helped to
deliver more than 3.5 million toys and games nationwide through its
annual support of Toys for Tots. This year, the company seeks to
inspire even more donations through this holiday matching campaign.
To find a local Toys for Tots unit and learn more about how to make
a donation, please visit:
http://www.toysfortots.org/donate/toys.aspx.
"The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Toys for Tots Program
truly embody what it means to be both fearless and kind, and with
such great need in communities throughout the country, their work
is more important than ever," said John
Frascotti, President of Hasbro. "Through our BE FEARLESS BE
KIND initiative, Hasbro hopes to inspire kids to make a difference
in the world. We want even more families to feel inspired to
donate, knowing their one donation will actually mean two gifts for
children in need."
Through the generosity of individuals, organizations and
businesses, combined with a dedicated corps of over 35,000
volunteers across the country, Toys for Tots plays an active role
in creating a more inclusive world and inspiring others to make a
difference in their communities. With the holiday season rapidly
approaching, families who struggle to make ends meet seek
additional support to provide their children with a little joy
during this special time of year.
This holiday, local toy drives will be held in more than 800
communities covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin
Islands.
BE FEARLESS BE KIND is Hasbro's signature philanthropic
initiative, designed to empower kids to have the compassion and
courage to stand up for others, to be inclusive and to make a
difference in the world. In 2016, the company impacted more than
3.8 million children worldwide through its many philanthropic
programs like BE FEARLESS BE KIND and partnerships with
organizations like Toys for Tots.
Families or volunteers who have been impacted by Toys for Tots
over the years are encouraged to share their stories at:
stories.toysfortots.org.
About Toys for Tots Foundation
The Marine Toys for
Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public
charity, is the fundraising, funding and support organization for
the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation
was created at the behest of the U.S. Marine Corps and provides
support in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, who directs the U.S. Marine Corps
Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation has supported Toys
for Tots since 1991 and supplemented local campaigns with tens of
millions of toys valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. For
more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.
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