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Toy Drive Photos - 12/15/08
2008 Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Neither rain, nor sleet nor threat of ice could stop the Grizzlies and their fans from helping to make the holidays more joyful for those in need, as the Grizzlies collected hundreds of gifts during their Annual Holiday Toy Drive that benefits MIFA’s Holiday Hope Chest on Thursday, December 15.
With a major ice storm bearing down the city of Memphis, the entire Grizzlies 2008-09 roster played the role of Santa in the event that encouraged fans to donate new, unwrapped gifts to help make every child’s holiday dreams come true. New, unwrapped gifts that are collected are being donated to MIFA’s Holiday Hope Chest, which provides gifts for families in MIFA’s programs during the holidays.
Fans who donated gifts had the opportunity meet and receive autographs from Grizzlies players, enjoy music, prize giveaways and have their picture taken with the Grizzlies mascot Grizz, dressed as Santa Claus.
After the autograph session was over, the evening’s MC, Jackson Brown of 103.5, called Darrell Arthur and O.J. Mayo to the stage to take part in what could be called a modern version of Christmas caroling.
