Local 10 Big Bus Toy Express: Grinch Helps Collect Toys for Tots in Davie

Big Bus Toy Express: A Holiday Tradition

• 🚌 The Local 10 Big Bus Toy Express is celebrating its 12th season of giving back by collecting new, unwrapped toys for children in the community.
• 🎁 This year features a "Bill in the Box" Toy Counter, a tribute to news director Bill Boheavy.

Grinch's Surprise Appearance in Davie

• 🎭 The Grinch made an unexpected appearance at the Davie stop, but promised not to steal any toys.
• 🤝 He joined the effort to ask for public donations for Toys for Tots.
• 📍 The bus was at the Davie Walgreens, collecting toys before heading to Hollywood.

Toy Collection Success

• 🧸 The Davie stop alone collected approximately 4,500 toys, contributing to a total nearing 13,000 toys collected so far.
• 📈 This is on track to meet or exceed last year's total of 13,000 toys, with the record being 19,000.
• 🚚 Toys are being loaded onto an All-American Moving and Storage van to be taken to the Toys for Tots warehouse.

Impact on South Florida Children

• 📦 Gustavo Lopez from Toys for Tots expressed shock and gratitude for the overwhelming generosity.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Last year, Toys for Tots served over 130,000 children in South Florida, with hopes to exceed that number this year.

How to Participate

• 📍 A QR code is available on screen for a complete list of Big Bus Toy Express stops and locations to make donations.
• 💻 A link is also provided to donate directly to the local Toys for Tots chapter.