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Sen. Martins' Toy Drive to Benefit Ronald McDonald House

Sen. Martins hopes to bring joy to sick children this holiday season.

Sen. Jack Martins would like to bring some cheer to families who are coping with the illness of a child by hosting a holiday toy drive, a recent press release stated.

All toys will be given to the of Long Island to be distributed to children who are being treated for illness and their families.

Sen. Martins already held a successful food drive and a candy drive and now hopes that residents will once again get involved and donate to a worthy cause.

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“The generosity of the residents of the Seventh Senate District has been overwhelming,” Martins was quoted in the press release. “We are just trying to make the holidays a little brighter for some families who may be going through a difficult time.”

The mission of the of Long Island is to give comfort and shelter to families experiencing the pain of having a sick child in local hospital facilities.

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Toys can be dropped off anytime through December at Sen. Martins District Office at 151 Herricks Road, Suite 202, Garden City Park, NY.

If anyone is interested in being a donation site, call Sen. Martin’s District Office at 516-746-59-24.

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