The Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) is shining the spotlight on the
leaders in our toy donor community. These PowerPlayers exemplify
the foundation’s mission to provide joy, comfort and learning to
children in need through the experience of toys and
play. They have demonstrated their charitable spirit and
inspirational outlook through significant and ongoing support of
TIF’s Toy Bank.
iToys
 Thanks to their generous and ongoing support of The Toy Bank, TIF is
excited to announce iToys, Inc. as a PowerPlayer in 2010. A
family owned company, and one of Canada’s largest toymakers, iToys
is committed to providing quality toys for all. Knowing that all
kids need play in their lives, and the impact it has on learning and
development, the company has donated to The Toy Bank every single year
since the program began in 2003.
“iToys, Inc. (Irwin Toy) being in business for over 84 years,
and a fourth generation toy company, we understand kids and the need for
play to be part of their daily schedule,” says George Irwin,
Chairman & CEO. “Anything we can do to help children
learn, develop and have fun through using toys is what makes this
industry the best place to work. Plus, it’s nice playing
Santa Claus every day!”
iToys most recently contributed 10,000 toys for foster children
across the country for the second year in a row for the
Foundation’s Do Good
Stuff-a-Thon. Thanks to their support, TIF and national
partner the My Stuff
Bags Foundation, have been able to bring play to 20,000 more
children in need than would have otherwise been possible.
TIF is grateful to iToys for their generous support. We are
proud to work together to make a difference in the lives of children in
need.
USAOPOLY
 For USAOPOLY, philanthropy and the business of play go
hand in hand, which is why TIF is proud to name the company a 2010
PowerPlayer A consistent Toy Bank supporter, USAOPOLY donates to
The Toy Bank annually and came through when their help was needed most
for a recent Play
Comforts event. In May, TIF and national partner Boys
& Girls Clubs of America Military Services distributed toys to
thousands of military family members in San Diego. Thanks to a
generous donation of games from USAOPOLY, plenty of toys for the
hundreds of teens who attended were available.
"USAOPOLY is happy to contribute. We feel that we
– and the industry as a whole -- can have a significant impact on
those less fortunate. Especially kids!,” says Marketing
Manager Jeanette Best. “Every child should have toys and
games to play with. Kudos to TIF for helping to further that
cause."
TIF would like to say thank you to USAOPOLY for their
dedication to giving the gift of play to children who need it most, and
for their help in bringing joy to kids of all ages.
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