Roger Varley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Preparations are underway for this year's annual Uxbridge Christmas toy drive.
Local community organizations, churches, schools, shelters, the Salvation Army, the Food Hamper program and other family-support programs are getting ready to ensure donations reach those who need them most. North House will help coordinate the collection, sorting,and distribution of toys.
Williamson car dealership will again provide the Toy Drive van, and will also be sponsoring an Uxbridge Bruins hockey game on Dec.11 in support of the drive. Attendees are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys to donate.
Andy Luukkonen, owner of Body Fit Health Club, is spearheading the drive. Luukkonen said gifts for teens aged 12 to 18 and infants are much needed, as those age groups are often overlooked.
Anyone donating to the drive is asked to make their donation before Dec. 19. Toy drop-offs will be at Body Fit Health Club, Canadian Tire Uxbridge, McDonald's Uxbridge, Zehrs, Williamson Chrysler and Williamson GM.