Local 10's Big Bus Toy Express Collects Over 15,000 Toys for South Florida Kids

Big Bus Toy Express Success

• 🚌 The 12th annual Big Bus Toy Express event concluded successfully, collecting an impressive 15,000 toys.
• 📍 The event spanned multiple locations across South Florida, including Kendall, Doral, Coral Springs, Plantation, Davie, Hollywood, and Pembroke Pines.

Key Stops and Donations

• 🌟 Early stops at Five Below in Kendall and Walgreens in Doral quickly amassed toys, with the Doral stop alone contributing 1,300 toys.
• 🎶 The journey featured festive elements, including the participation of Betty Davis singing and jingling, and escorts by City of Miami police and BSO.
• 💰 Monetary donations were also significant, with $1,000 collected at Tropical Financial Credit Union in Plantation and another $1,000 at a Walgreens in Davie.

Reaching the Goal

• 📈 The toy count steadily climbed throughout the day, reaching over 6,000 toys by the time the bus reached Broward.
• 🚀 A significant boost occurred at the Walgreens in Davie, pushing the total to nearly 13,000 toys.
• 🎁 The event culminated with a grand display at Vera Cadillac Buick GMC in Pembroke Pines, where two trucks were overflowing with toys.

Impact and Gratitude

• ✨ The collected toys are intended for kids of all ages and are described as potentially life-changing, especially for children who have recently immigrated.
• 🙏 Local 10 expressed gratitude to all partners and the South Florida community for their generous donations.