Local 10's 12th Annual Big Bus Toy Express for Toys for Tots

Big Bus Toy Express Launch

• 🎄 The Big Bus Toy Express is celebrating its 12th season of giving, preparing to collect toys across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
• 🚌 A decorated double-decker bus, provided by Big Bus Miami, is ready to crisscross South Florida for toy donations.
• 🤝 Local 10 viewers are invited to donate new, unwrapped toys to support the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

Toy Collection and Impact

• 🎁 In the past 11 years, the initiative has collected over 165,000 toys for children in need.
• ⚠️ Organizers emphasize that they are currently very low on toys and hope for a significant collection this year.
• 🎯 Donations are intended to go directly to children who are desperately in need.

Event Logistics and Partnerships

• ⏰ The event will span two days, with nine stops planned over a 13-hour period on Friday.
• 🚓 Law enforcement partners from the City of Miami and BSO are assisting with the logistics of the nine stops.
• 🌎 The success of the South Florida campaign has led to a nationwide expansion, partnering with Marines in seven cities.

Community Support and Gratitude

• 🙏 The event highlights the generosity of Local 10 viewers and the support from partners like Big Bus Miami.
• 🌟 Organizers express gratitude for the community's help, noting that the event could not happen without them.
• 🎅 Elves, including morning anchor Eric Yutsy and Christy Krueger, are leading the efforts to collect toys and spread holiday cheer.