By Shannon Cooney
Guest Writer
“Toys for Teens” is a holiday donation event that began the first week after Thanksgiving break.
“Toys for Teens,” which collects gifts for teenagers, is an event that the Cardinal Athletic Council (CAC) has been hosting for the last two years said Melissa Paulson, an organizer of the event. It will be taking place Dec. 2-10. Students and staff will be able to drop presents off at the stairs by the cafeteria from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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“In terms of toys collected, we took in over 200 toys last year, which we are hoping to increase this year,” Paulson said. “Teens are always in most need of gifts. People usually donate toys for younger kids, but teens are in need too. Also, all the athletic councils in the MIAC are focusing on teens, so we joined forces with them to promote gift-giving.”
The council is hoping for age-appropriate gifts, such as DVDs, CDs, iTunes gift cards or games. The council will also be accepting monetary donations. Donated money will go toward buying other gifts that were not donated. Donators will be entered into a drawing for gift cards to places around Winona.
Paulson said the council hopes to have a good turnout. “The athletic teams are always very good at donating, but it would help if the general campus would donate more,” she said.
CAC will also be competing for toys and money donations with all other MIAC schools. The highest percentage of toy collection will win this holiday competition.
“We are hoping for a successful event this year,” said Paulson. “Every toy will help someone, so the drive is always successful in our minds.”
All donations are greatly appreciated. For further questions contact Paulson at mmpaul05@smumn.edu.
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