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Thursday, December 11th was the Aspire Christmas Toy Drop-off Day |
While only one day, it caps off an effort of planning and toymaking spanning 10 months |
Just a few of the 293 toys that were made for the children |
Some of the WNYWoodturners 1 "Santas" getting ready for the kids |
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The Aspire Project Chairman, Jim Shimwell, is interviewed by one of the three TV stations covering the event |
The kids are certainly ready ... |
and the Santas are ready ... |
so let's give out some toys ! ! ! |
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The toys are specially made for the kids by the members of the club |
They are immediately tested out to see how well they work |
The kids seem to be doing quite nicely with them |
Steve Imerese finds a special friend he met at last years event |
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There was TV coverage of the event by Channels 2, 4, and 7 |
After the younger children had their turn, it was time for the older kids |
Carm Queeno with one of the older children |
Art Griebner shows one of the very special thank you cards from the kids |
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Just a few of the cards for the Santas |
A lighter moment as the camera man works with our new TV star, Jim Shimwell |
It was a joyful day for the kids and for the Santas |
Thank you to our Santas, Bob Ball, Ben Klinger, Carm Queeno, Jim & Jacquie Shimwell, Ron Karaszewski, Ray Bissonette, Steve Imerese, Harry Vogel,
Rich Mialki, Jim Hilburger, Ken Miller, Art Griebner, and all of the other club members making the toys |
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Photos by Jim Hilburger & Ken Miller (12/03) |
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