The Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters, in partnership with the Lexington Fire Department, kicks off the annual Firefighter Toy Program today marking the 78th year of providing joy to those in need during the holiday season.
Firefighter Toy Program sign ups will begin Monday, November 2, 2009 at the old Walgreen's building in the Idle Hour Shopping Center on Richmond Rd. (2051 Richmond Rd., Suite 100). For details on eligibility for the program visit www.lfdfof.org or contact the Fraternal Order of Firefighters at 243-0351.
Several events are scheduled to raise funds for the program.
November 16-20, Homeless for the Holidays Toy Drive, Sponsored by ZROCK
November 19, Annual Chili Cook Off, Sponsored by ZROCK
December 12, 2:00 pm, The Chuck Williams Auction to Benefit the Toy Program
"As the Chaplain of the LFD, I am really thankful for the FOF Toy Program. It gives the men and women of the LFD, who see so much negative throughout the year, the opportunity to participate in something extremely positive - something that has a huge impact on so many children. Thanks Lexington for investing not only in the lives of the many children but also in the lives of YOUR Lexington firefighters. It could not happen without you," said Lt. Stewart Dawson, Chaplain, LFD.
Those in the community that wish to donate toys to the program, can drop them off at any Lexington Fire Station between now and December 15.
Toys should be new, unwrapped and appropriate for ages newborn to 10 years old.
Firefighter Nick Newman, President of the Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters shares that "the Toy Program is much larger than providing toys for children during Christmas. It's about the Lexington community joining together, working side by side, in the spirit of giving, to take care of their neighbors. That is the best gift."
Special thanks to Isaac Commercial Properties, ZROCK 103.3, and Insight Communications for their continued support of the Firefighter Toy Program.
The Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters is a non-profit organization committed to helping the Lexington community and fostering the brotherhood of firefighters of the Lexington Fire Department. For more information about the Fraternal Order of Firefighter's community programs, contact Firefighter Nick Newman, president at (859) 608-0439 or visit www.lfdfof.org.
Click here to read the toy donation guidelines
Click here to read the guidelines to recieve toys for children
PHOTO CAPTION: Mayor Jim Newberry, Al Isaacs of Isaacs Commercial Properties and Disk Jockey "Twitch" from Z-Rock 103 listen as Frateral Order of Firefighters President, Nick Newman, announces this year's Firefighter Toy Program.