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November 13, 2009

US Marine Corp kicks off Toys for Tots

program at Coco Restaurant in Palm Beach

Noted philanthropist Simon C. Fireman

hosts kick off party and contributes

$15,000 to the annual toy drive

Simon and Norma Fireman at the party held at Coco Restaurant (owned by Mr. Fireman)

At right is Toys for Tots Coordinator SSgt Branden Francis, USMC

Photos and video by

Maya & Ron Johnson

Palm Beach Today

PalmBeachToday.Net.

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity is the fund raising, funding and support organization for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps and provides support in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, who directs the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation has supported Toys for Tots since 1991.

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 needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

Coco Restaurant

CocoPalmBeach.Com

Coco Restaurant catered

the event which was held on

their terrace on Sunset Avenue,

Simon Fireman, left, introduced State Senate President Jeff Atwater calling him "A Great Floridian."

Enid Atwater with The Marines

Dick Robinson and Norma Fireman

Dick Robinson is Chairman of the December Lady in Red Gala along with Lois Pope coming up December 4th.

Simon Fireman will be honored at the event for his $100,000 contribution to bring 100 wounded war veterans to the event.

He contributed $100,000 to the LIFE Memorial last year also.

Dick Robinson with The Marines.