The '07AAA Venom will be Proudly Supporting the Massachusetts State Police in their Annual "FILL THE CRUISER" Event for at the Woburn Toys R Us on Saturday, December 5th @ 1 p.m.
An important part of the Vipers mission is to develop fine young men and women both
on and off the ice. As part of that mission, each team is required to participate in at least
one charitable event during the season. This year our team will be supporting the Toys
for Tots charity by participating in the Massachusetts State Police "Fill the Cruiser"
event. As many of you know, our own Carly Constantine (mother of #18 Riley) is a
proud member of the Massachusetts State Police, so we thought it fitting to support her
in her efforts with Toys for Tots this year, making it a family event. To that end, we are
asking that each player solicit donations of five (5) new, unwrapped, non-violent toys for
ages newborn to 14 from family members, friends or neighbors to donate at the Fill the
Cruiser Event to be held at the Woburn Toys R Us (366 Cambridge St.) on December
5th. We will meet at 1pm in the parking lot to present our gifts as a team and take a
team picture. Asking them to gather 5 presents will give our players the opportunity to
think about the reason for Toys for Tots (see the Toys for Tots objectives below) and
give them the opportunity to make a difference through their actions. We'll also have
some hot chocolate and treats (nut-free of course) for the kids and the Mounted Police
Unit will be there to introduce the kids to the horses and take pictures. As Carly always
says, "Horses make everything much cooler."
Please let me or Carly know if you have any questions.
Leslie
Mission, Goal, and Objectives of the Toys for Tots Program
Mission: The mission of the Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys
and distribute those as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community where
they are collected.
Goal: The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a
message of hope to less fortunate youth that will assist them in becoming responsible,
productive patriotic citizens.
Objectives: The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children
throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in
the development of one of our nation's most valuable resources -- our children; to unite
all members of local communities in a common cause each year during the annual
collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the
future.
