Keesler shows generosity in annual drive

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  • By Susan Griggs
  • Keesler News editor
Christmas was a lot happier for Mississippi Gulf Coast children who received gifts from the annual Toys for Tots campaign sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserve.

Keesler collected 2,060 toys and $613 for the 2009 drive, according to base sponsor Cheryl Moore, 81st Communications Squadron.

"This was my ninth year to sponsor Toys for Tots on Keesler, and to date we have collected more than 16,500 toys and more than $1,600 for local needy children," Ms. Moore said. "That's a great contribution from Keesler and a much happier Christmas for a lot of children."