What Year Did Toys For Tots Start. Toys for Tots was founded by Colonel Bill Hendricks USMCR Ret in 1947. 2001 The 2001 campaign began on October 1st and was concluded on.
That year collection bins were placed in front of movie theaters and over 5000 toys were collected to be donated to needy children. Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angles collected and distributed 5000 toys to needy children. In 1947 Toys for Tots started making the holidays a little happier for youngsters by organizing its first Christmas toy drive for less fortunate children.
Toys for Tots was started in 1947 by Major Bill Hendricks when his wife was unable to find a place to donate a homemade doll for needy children.
2001 The 2001 campaign began on October 1st and was concluded on. WKLOs Toys for Tots Lineup by Year. For over 60 years Toys for Tots has delivered the magic of the holidays to less fortun. Unknown Contact John Quincy if you have more information.
