Funko Donates $10 Million in Toys to Support U.S. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
December 24 2018 - 8:00AM
Funko, a leading pop culture products company, announced today that
it has provided $10 million worth of toys to the U.S. Marine Corps
Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation this year.
This year’s donation marks the fourth consecutive year Funko has
contributed to the Toys for Tots Foundation to help bring the joy
of the holiday season to underserved children. The Company has
consistently emphasized to their fan base and beyond the importance
of giving back to their local communities so that all families can
enjoy the advent season.
“It is important to keep those less fortunate in mind during
this celebrated time of year,” said Brian Mariotti, CEO of Funko.
“We are proud to continue our partnership with Toys for Tots for
the fourth year, and make a meaningful contribution to help as many
children as possible enjoy the holidays.”
“We feel very lucky to maintain strong partnerships with
corporate sponsors like Funko, who play an integral role in the toy
industry,” said Lieutenant General H.P. Osman, USMC (Ret),
President and CEO, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “Funko has
continued to enhance the holiday spirit with their generous
donation, and we couldn’t be more thankful for their efforts.”
Funko fans looking to support their local Toys for Tots Program
can find more information here: http://www.toysfortots.org/.
About FunkoHeadquartered in Everett,
Washington, Funko is a leading pop culture consumer products
company. Funko designs, sources and distributes licensed pop
culture products across multiple categories, including vinyl
figures, action toys, plush, apparel, housewares and accessories
for consumers who seek tangible ways to connect with their favorite
pop culture brands and characters. Learn more at
https://funko.com/ and follow us on Twitter (@OriginalFunko)
and Instagram (@OriginalFunko).
About Toys for TotsToys for Tots, a 71-year
national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve,
provides happiness and hope to disadvantaged children during each
Christmas holiday season. The toys, books and other gifts
collected and distributed by the Marines offer these children
recognition, confidence and a positive memory for a lifetime.
It is such experiences that help children become responsible
citizens and caring members of their community. Last year the
Marine Toys for Tots Program fulfilled the holiday hopes and dreams
of 7 million less fortunate children in 800 communities
nationwide. Since 1947, over 251 million children have been
assisted. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not for profit
organization authorized by the U.S. Marine Corps and the Department
of Defense to provide fundraising and other necessary support for
the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. For
more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.
Media Contact:Jessica
Piha425-783-3616Jessicap@funko.com
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