This holiday season, The Walt Disney Family Museum led a group of local Presidio and Bay Area museums and organizations in collecting toys in support of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots collection drive. Following in the generous shoes of Walt Disney himself, the Museum, its partners, and the Marines, collected numerous toys and books to share with less for fortunate families. Coordinating with locations in the East Bay, South Bay, North Bay and San Francisco, our group has been able to provide toys for families throughout the greater Bay Area.
Toys for Tots has played a critical role in making Christmas dreams come true for children and young people since 1947. A supporter from the very beginning, Walt Disney lent his passion and vision to this valuable campaign, providing both financial and material support. The classic train logo still featured today, was designed by Walt himself. Continuing his legacy of support, The Walt Disney Family Museum would like to thank our partners, California Academy of Sciences, Oakland Museum of California, The San Jose Museum of Art, Zeum, the Cartoon Art Museum, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Body of Work, the Presidio YMCA, Planet Granite, and the Presidio Trust. We would also like to thank all the generous contributors who have helped us fill our collection bins to overflowing with wonderful things to bring smiles to young faces on Christmas.
A very happy holiday to all, and to all a good night.
Reed Milnes
Volunteer Coordinator