Toys for Tots drive: In memory of The Bucklin Boys, donate gifts for needy 12-14 year olds
In memory of Luke and the Bucklin boys, we’re joining a Toys for Tots drive started by Nerdery alumnus Mitch Buckland. Mitch goes back about 20 years with Luke; now a developer at Japs-Olson, he’s rallying his current and former colleagues to donate gifts appropriate for youth between the ages of 12 and 14, in honor of Nick (14), Nate (14), Noah (12) and Luke (40, going on about 14).
Historically, Toys for Tots receives ample gifts for small children – actual tots – but struggles to fulfill the unmet needs of underserved early teens. But not this year, eh?
This is where you come in. Please help us by dropping off your donation to the Nerdery, at 9555 James Av S in Bloomington. Donated gifts must be brand new (no hand-me-downs, please), unopened (don’t break the seal), and definitely not gift-wrapped (so Toys for Tots can re-gift per appropriate recipient).
We’ll be collecting gift donations from staff and friends of The Nerdery/ Bucklin family, on a table designated for Toys for Tots in Nerdery Science Theater, between now and end-of-day on December 17.
Toys for Tots table at the Nerdery
P.S. I’m honored to be included in the circle of Nerdery bloggers. It’s quite an elite group, or at least was one before I joined.
