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A Season forA Season for Communities Giving to our Upstate Every Kid Deserves a Little Joy at Christmas Submitted by the Upstate SC Young Marines We were inspired to share the joy this holiday season by working closely with the USMC and Harley Davidson of Greenville SC as they collected Toys For Tots by hosting the 13th Annual Toy Run on Saturday November 21 2015. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver a message of hope and a new toy to less fortunate youngsters. The opportunity to be involved in this type of community service had a huge impact on our Young Marines. We tell their stories below I felt joy when the group of motorcyclists came to help kids less fortunate and felt pride with working together with the Marines... I loved every second of this event and would be happy to do it again.- YMPvt Donovan Mack Giving back to those in need reminds me of all that I have. I am blessed more than I will ever know more than I will ever need and more than I will ever want.This event is at the heart of the Young Marines Lead- ership values.We demonstrate love to our community by working together and lead- ing an event that gives to those less for- tunate. Oorah- YMCpl Jake Flynn I was surprised at how many motorcyclists were veterans. I felt honored to be able to help the Marines and to be part of an orga- nization that they support and I was happy to see that kids who dont have much will be getting very nice toys and that so many people cared.- YM Pvt. Daniel Kocsis I was thankful to be able to help the Marines and felt happy and wanted to do more things like that. YMPvt Joseph Kocsis Having participated in the toy drive at the Harley Davidson dealership several times I get a familiar feeling of happiness. This is because I think of the children that will benefit from all the toys donated.Its always a pleasure to help those who put so much into a great cause. Its great to be helping children that dont have all we do and it warms my heart that I am helping those who are a part of my com- munity. YMGySgt Ryan Jackson I thought that it was amazing in the turn out so many people showed up. It felt good to be a part of an organization that helps people who are less fortunate. YMPvt James Hyman I was filled full of joy that I was able to help the Marines and it was great to see how many bikers brought toys. I enjoy helping others that need help. I hope that those in need had a great Christ- mas. YMPvt Tony Guthrie It was a great experience I was amazed at how many people came out to give a toy to make a child smile at Christmas. It gave me a great feeling to know that a lot of kids are go- ing to be happy on Christmas Day. YMCpl. Eric Avalos Wow is the first thing that comes to mind when I think about this event. Each year Im more and more amazed at how our communi- ty comes together to help those in need The bikers just kept comingbringing toy after toy. It didnt take long before that military Convoy truck was slammed full Being a part of this event is truly a blessing. YMSgt Jonathan Gray II Above Left Upstate Young Marines helping to collect Toys For Tots. Page 14 ESPRIT