The Funseekers club recently collected items for the Marine Toys for Tots Program, a nonprofit organization whose mission it is to distribute new, unwrapped toys to those less fortunate at Christmastime. Officials explained it is through the hard work of the Marines, several volunteers and the “incredible generosity of the American public and support from national and local partners,” that the Toys for Tots Program is able to help so many less fortunate children each and every year. Those taking part in the Weirton group’s collection and officials accepting the contributions on behalf of the program, included, from left, front, Tours Director Regina Truax and Treasurer Diane Sogan; and back, Marine Sgt. Bruce Hercheck, Bill Shipe, Tabatha Hercheck, Vice President Larry Bauer, Secretary Mary Beth Bauer and President Cathy DiBenedetto.

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