Local 10 Big Bus Toy Express Collects Thousands of Toys in Aventura

Big Bus Toy Express Mission

• 🚌 The Local 10 Big Bus Toy Express is in its 12th holiday season, collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program.
• 📍 This stop in Aventura, located at Walgreens on Biscayne Boulevard, is one of many across South Florida, including previous stops in Kendall, Dural, and downtown Miami.

Generous Community Donations

• 🎁 The community's generosity has led to thousands of toys being collected at this single Aventura stop.
• 📦 Volunteers are actively packing the double-decker bus and trucks with donations, with initial counts suggesting over 4,000 toys collected.
• 🚚 A 26-foot-long truck is being filled, with approximately 10 feet of space remaining, indicating a continued need for more donations.

Counting and Collection Efforts

• 🔢 While the exact count is ongoing, estimates suggest the Aventura stop alone has collected over 5,000 toys.
• 🤝 The Marine Corps Reserve has swapped out crews to maintain momentum, highlighting the significant effort involved in sorting and packing the donations.
• 🎶 Volunteers are engaging in creative ways, including a "please donate toy dance," to encourage continued giving and spread holiday cheer.

Upcoming Stops and How to Contribute

• ➡️ After Aventura, the Big Bus Toy Express is heading to Coral Springs for a stop at 5 Below on University Drive.
• 💻 A QR code is available on screen for viewers to access a complete list of all donation locations for the day.
• ⏰ Donations are being accepted until 11:00 a.m. in Aventura and until 1:00 p.m. in Coral Springs, with more stops planned throughout the day.