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The 18th Annual Victor Ghirra toy collection is in memory of the man with a golden heart, spreading love and holiday cheer will take place on December 15 from 12 to 2 p.m.
Photo courtesy Victor Ghirra Toy Drive
18th Annual Toy Collection - Helping 20 Good Causes!
Published 4:25 PST, Fri December 13, 2024
Last Updated: 4:46 PST, Fri December 13, 2024
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The 18th Annual Victor Ghirra toy collection is in memory of the man with a golden heart, spreading love and holiday cheer. The event will take place on Sunday, December 15, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Riverside Palace Banquet Hall at 14431 Knox Way.
Kind-hearted Lower Mainland residents will be able to participate in a grand toy count that will be helping 20 good causes this year. Everyone is invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy and enjoy holiday cheer at this Winter Wonderland themed event with appearances from Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch.
Victor's toy drive started in 2007, when he passed away suddenly leaving behind his wife, and four young sons.
"There were so many heartwarming stories shared about his life, the great person he was, but the one that touched me the most was finding out that Victor had quietly been purchasing thousands of dollars in toys for Children's Hospital, and donating them to needy children who weren't as lucky as his own," says toy drive organizer, Harvey Kooner.
When they would ask, "who are you, and where are these toys from, which organization?" True to his nature, he would simply reply, "it doesn't matter who I am, or where I am from, these toys are for the kids, and that's all you need to know."
It turned out that Victor had been making trips to the hospital anonymously for over a dozen years. He was purely being himself, and never told anyone what he was up to. Hearing about his selfless acts became the genesis of this annual event.
Victor's golden heart inspired a toy drive, which has collected 50,250+ toys and distributed to dozens of non-profit organizations over the past 17 years.
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