American Red Cross collecting "Toys for Tots”

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TWIN CITIES (November 8, 2006) – The American Red Cross is providing five convenient Toys for Tots drop-off locations for those wanting to give a new, unwrapped toy to a deserving child this holiday season.

The Red Cross will accept toy donations through Tuesday, December 19, 2006 and will deliver collected items to Toys for Tots on Wednesday, December 20. Those wishing to donate new, unwrapped toys are encouraged to visit the following American Red Cross chapters and blood donation centers:

  • Twin Cities Area Chapter/Minneapolis Area Blood Donation Center
    1201 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55454
    Mon. – Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon., Tues. & Thurs. until 7 p.m.)
  • Twin Cites Area Chapter/St. Paul Area Blood Donation Center
    176 Robert Street South, St. Paul, MN 55107
    Mon. – Fri.: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Mon. & Tues. until 6 p.m., Thurs. until 7 p.m.),
    2nd & 4th Sat.: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Central Minnesota Chapter/St. Cloud Area Blood Donation Center
    1301 West Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN 56301
    Mon. – Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon. & Tues. until 7 p.m.)
    * Bloomington Area Blood Donation Center
    505 W 98th Street, Suite 403, Bloomington, MN 55341
    Tues. & Thurs.: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sat.: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • North Suburban Blood Donation Center
    3490 Lexington Avenue North, Suite 310, Shoreview, MN 55126
    Mon., Tues. & Thurs.: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Wed. & Fri.: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., 1st & 3rd Sat.: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

    • Toys for Tots helps needy children throughout the United States experience the joy of the holidays; plays an active role in the development of one of our nation's most valuable natural resources - our children; unites members of local communities in a common cause each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and contributes to better communities. For more about Toys for Tots please visit www.toysfortots.org.

    ABOUT THE RED CROSS

    We are the American Red Cross, dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. You can make a difference. Donate blood by calling 1.800.GIVE.LIFE or visit givebloodgivelife.org. Volunteer or make a financial contribution at redcross.org or 1.800.HELP.NOW.

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