Civilians Answer Call, Help Rescue Toy Drive
From Times Wire Reports
Civilians have rushed in to help run the annual Toys for Tots drive because the Marine Corps has its hands full in Iraq. Volunteers are making sure tens of thousands of gifts reach children around the country in time for Christmas.
“They were pouring in so much, they filled up our voice mail,” said Sgt. Rita O’Reilly, a reservist with the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment in Chicago. “We wouldn’t have succeeded without them.”
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