Representatives of the Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” program visited Fairfax Lions Club on December 6, 2022. Toys for Tots began in 1947, and provides toys to deserving children across the US each holiday season. Over 627 million toys have been delivered to those children since 1947 – averaging over 8 million toys each year.
Gunnery Sergeant Simon Hebert and Hospital Corpsman Leonard Harding spoke to the Fairfax Lions and picked up toys donated by Lions Club members.
The Fairfax Lions also presented Toys for Tots a check for $500, and individual Lions made their own monetary donations.
Toys for Tots recognized Fairfax Lions Club with a certificate of appreciation.
Fairfax City Council Woman-elect Kate Doyle Feingold, whose dad served a full career in the Marine Corps (Kate also served in the Marine Corps) generously donated a bag of Toys for Tots.
Fairfax Lions Club is one of the largest service organizations in Northern Virginia. Our members are from all walks of life, we give back to our community in many ways, and we have a good time doing it! We welcome you!