- April 28, 2024
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Shekinah Williams carefully gets the ball in position before launching it off towards the pins. Photos by Anastasia Pagello
Suzie Adams gracefully launches her bowling ball at Palm Coast Lanes Saturday, Nov. 21.
Over 120 bowlers came out to support the Toys for Tots program Saturday, Nov. 21.
Chase Parrish, of Bunnell, enjoys the Toys for Tots Bowl-a-Thon with his family.
Mekhi Celestin was one of 120 community members who came out to Palm Coast Lanes to raise money for Toys for Tots.
Suzie Adams celebrates after knocking down all of the bowling pins.
Shellie Keever and Alicia Moore dance to the bowling alley music.
Realty Executives established its own bowling team to help support Toys for Tots.
Mark Eidman teaches Adison Cheatham a good technique to knock down more pins.
Beth Rafferty winds up to knock down some pins.
“I think this is a great program, because every child should experience the joy of Christmas. Being here today, I am proud to help make that happen.” – Palm Coast resident Lauren Marshall, age 12
Palm Coast Lanes bowling alley was entirely dedicated to the Toys for Tots program for three solid hours on Saturday, Nov. 21, with over 120 community members bowling to support the cause. With the help of the bowl-a-thon fundraiser, last year, the program supplied gifts to 1,771 Flagler County children in need. Over $2,200 was raised to purchase and supply gifts to children who would otherwise not experience the joy of the holiday season.
The program was started in Flagler County by Gary Heiser, in 1986. This year marked the Flagler County’s Toys for Tots 29th anniversary. The program is still run within the family by Gary’s brother Tom Heiser and Caldwell Banker Premier Properties.
Toys for Tots mission is to provide toys to less fortunate children in the community. The program is predicted to help at least 2,000 kids in Flagler County this holiday season.
“Helping children who would otherwise not have a Christmas teaches them the joy of giving,” Michelle Heiser said. “Hopefully through getting these gifts they will receive a positive message and learn the joy of giving to others.”
To donate or for more information visit toysfortots.org.
