2024 Toys for Tots

As a part of COTC, the Maryland Gymnastics Parent Organization (MGPO) is sponsoring a drive benefiting Toys for Tots. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. For COTC you have several ways to participate in the COTC Toys for Tots drive.

Donate a new unwrapped toy ($10 value)
When you donate a new unwrapped toy at COTC, you will receive a raffle ticket for that night’s drawing for a chance to win a prize. Each night one individual will win a raffled prize. You do not need to be present to win. The team who donates the most toys for the duration of the meet will win a COTC snow globe.

Score a 9.0 or above during the COTC meet
For each score of 9.0 or above, the MGPO will donate $1 towards Toys for Tots. Each gymnast will receive a candy cane to place on a Christmas tree at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Donate Online
Make a monetary donation on the COTC Toys for Tots fundraising page by clicking below.

In previous years, hundreds of toys and thousands of dollars were collected and donated to children in need through the COTC Toys for Tots drive. Thank you for your continued support!
Questions? Email ToysForTotsCOTC@gmail.com

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Here are some FAQs & answers from the Toys for Tots website:

Q: What ages are supported by Toys for Tots?

Most campaign sites are able to assist children up to age 12, but in many local communities, local support is such that the age limit may be extended to 14-16.

Q: Is there a list of toys available to guide me with my donation?

Toys for Tots does not publish a list of appropriate toys to donate. If such a list were created, most would follow it, resulting in a limited selection of items to distribute in each community. We would rather our donors consider what might be an appropriate gift for their own child/relative, purchase the item, and donate to Toys for Tots.

Q: Pre-teen/teens are groups for which shopping is especially difficult. Do you have any ideas?

The Foundation does purchase supplemental toys/gifts for our campaign sites and focuses on these age groups. In the past, items purchased for these groups have included, but are not limited to: sporting equipment/bags/balls; books, backpacks, cosmetics, purses, watch/wallet gift sets, bath gift sets, board games, radio control cars/trucks, hand-held electronics, skateboards/helmets, curling irons, hair straighteners, and hair dryers.

Q: Are there toys/gifts that are not accepted/distributed?

Toys for Tots prefers not to accept realistic looking weapons and gifts with food. If donated, such items will NOT be distributed.

Thank you to everyone for supporting Toys for Tots through Apparatus Sponsorships!

Help support the Toys for Tots mission to provide toys, books, and other gifts to children in need at Christmastime – and beyond! This way we'll be able to bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to children in need throughout the year. Join us in making a lasting impact in the lives of those children.

Much like one would sponsor a tee in a golf tournament, we would like to offer everyone the opportunity to sponsor an individual apparatus at our meet. This is a great opportunity for gyms, parents, friends, and even small business owners to sponsor bars, beam, floor, or vault and receive recognition for their support of these amazing athlete and Toys for Tots!

Maryland Gymnastics is a 501(c)(3) Corporation. Your sponsorship is deductible as a charitable donation. Please contact your tax advisor for details. Federal ID#52-1587977 - Tax Exempt ID#31118780