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By SLVFD News Room
November 25, 2023

Our annual toy drive started off with a bang! Two truckloads of amazing toys and blankets were delivered by Robert and Merle Smith before our doors were even opened, from there the toys just continued to flow in for the next 4 hours. So many different toys were dropped off by small children, teenagers, and adults. The second bay of the fire house was filled to capacity. In addition to toys several people dropped off hats, mittens, and warm socks for the children in the holiday helper program.

One of the highlights for co-chairs of the Holiday Helper program Patti Ploof and Dawn Rogers was when a gentleman dropped off a large bag of toys as any of the donors did, but then approached Patti and Dawn and relayed his heartfelt thanks. This gentleman and his family had been prior recipients of the services of Holiday helpers and are now in an improved position to pay it forward.

So, where do the toys go from here? Following the toy drive, the toys were loaded by the firefighters and delivered to the Saranac Lake Baptist church where they will be sorted by Holiday Helpers volunteers. They will be placed on tables by recommended age, where parents escorted by Elves, will be able to choose gifts on distribution day. Prior to distribution day each toy requiring batteries will be loaded with batteries and recipients will even receive an extra set of batteries. On distribution day in addition to the toys, families receive clothing if requested as well as a huge food basket to help them through the holiday season.

During the toy drive SLVFD volunteers decorated the firehouse and visited with community members dropping off toys.

We as well as the Holiday Helpers organization are so grateful for the generosity of our community. This event is a part of what makes living in Saranac Lake so special.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
SLVFD firefighters make the first contribution of the day prior to the doors opening. Toys courtesy of the SLVFD and Goody Goody's.
SLVFD firefighters make the first contribution of the day prior to the doors opening. Toys courtesy of the SLVFD and Goody Goody's.
 
Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad Assistant Chief Jerry Stewart delivers toys...
Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad Assistant Chief Jerry Stewart delivers toys...
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
 
Members of the New York State Police, stop by to drop off carloads of toys.
Members of the New York State Police, stop by to drop off carloads of toys.
Members of the New York State Police, stop by to drop off carloads of toys.
Members of the New York State Police, stop by to drop off carloads of toys.
 
SLVFD member Mike Boon delivers toys.
SLVFD member Mike Boon delivers toys.
Members of the New York State Police, stop by to drop off carloads of toys.
Members of the New York State Police, stop by to drop off carloads of toys.
 
Members of the New York State Police, stop by to drop off carloads of toys.
Members of the New York State Police, stop by to drop off carloads of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
 
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
 
Holiday Helpers Sign.
Holiday Helpers Sign.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
 
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
 
Early in the day, Jim Stinson records video message by Gifford Hosler posted on SLVFD social media encouraging community participation.
Early in the day, Jim Stinson records video message by Gifford Hosler posted on SLVFD social media encouraging community participation.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
 
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
 
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
 
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
 
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
 
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
 
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
 
SLVFD member Gifford Hosler assists in bringing in some toys.
SLVFD member Gifford Hosler assists in bringing in some toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
 
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
 
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
 
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
 
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
 
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Throughout the event, firefighters took the opportunity to decorate the firehouse for Christmas and were able to spend some time visiting community members who stopped by.
Smokey takes some time out of her busy routine to visit and inspect the presents.
Smokey takes some time out of her busy routine to visit and inspect the presents.
 
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
 
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
Community members stopped by and dropped off toys throughout the day, adding to the growing pile of toys.
While the lift was at the firehouse SLVFD firefighters take the opportunity to replace the flags.
While the lift was at the firehouse SLVFD firefighters take the opportunity to replace the flags.
 
At the end of the event, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers representatives take time to pose with the impressive pile of presents.
At the end of the event, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers representatives take time to pose with the impressive pile of presents.
At the end of the event, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers representatives take time to pose with the impressive pile of presents.
At the end of the event, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers representatives take time to pose with the impressive pile of presents.
 
At the end of the event, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers representatives take time to pose with the impressive pile of presents.
At the end of the event, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers representatives take time to pose with the impressive pile of presents.
At the end of the event, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers representatives take time to pose with the impressive pile of presents.
At the end of the event, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers representatives take time to pose with the impressive pile of presents.
 
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
 
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
 
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
 
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
Following the collection of presents, the presents were loaded onto fire department and personal vehicles and transported to the Saranac Lake Baptist Church where they will be sorted and distributed to the families on distribution day.
With the toys being safely delivered, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers take some time to rest and visit at the SL Baptist church gymnasium, even a friendly game of hoops ensued.
With the toys being safely delivered, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers take some time to rest and visit at the SL Baptist church gymnasium, even a friendly game of hoops ensued.
 
Reporter Jack Laduke was on hand to survey the huge pile of presents and interview Holiday Helpers representatives.
Reporter Jack Laduke was on hand to survey the huge pile of presents and interview Holiday Helpers representatives.
Reporter Jack Laduke was on hand to survey the huge pile of presents and interview Holiday Helpers representatives.
Reporter Jack Laduke was on hand to survey the huge pile of presents and interview Holiday Helpers representatives.
 
With the toys being safely delivered, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers take some time to rest and visit at the SL Baptist church gymnasium, even a friendly game of hoops ensued.
With the toys being safely delivered, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers take some time to rest and visit at the SL Baptist church gymnasium, even a friendly game of hoops ensued.
Reporter Jack Laduke was on hand to survey the huge pile of presents and interview Holiday Helpers representatives.
Reporter Jack Laduke was on hand to survey the huge pile of presents and interview Holiday Helpers representatives.
 
With the toys being safely delivered, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers take some time to rest and visit at the SL Baptist church gymnasium, even a friendly game of hoops ensued.
With the toys being safely delivered, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers take some time to rest and visit at the SL Baptist church gymnasium, even a friendly game of hoops ensued.
With the toys being safely delivered, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers take some time to rest and visit at the SL Baptist church gymnasium, even a friendly game of hoops ensued.
With the toys being safely delivered, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers take some time to rest and visit at the SL Baptist church gymnasium, even a friendly game of hoops ensued.
 
With the toys being safely delivered, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers take some time to rest and visit at the SL Baptist church gymnasium, even a friendly game of hoops ensued.
With the toys being safely delivered, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers take some time to rest and visit at the SL Baptist church gymnasium, even a friendly game of hoops ensued.
With the toys being safely delivered, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers take some time to rest and visit at the SL Baptist church gymnasium, even a friendly game of hoops ensued.
With the toys being safely delivered, SLVFD members and Holiday Helpers take some time to rest and visit at the SL Baptist church gymnasium, even a friendly game of hoops ensued.
 
SLVFD member Gifford Hosler went on the road to the Ray Brook Maplefields to collect gifts from community member John Duquette
SLVFD member Gifford Hosler went on the road to the Ray Brook Maplefields to collect gifts from community member John Duquette
Members of the Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department also conducted a drop off event at the Bloomingdale station. Bloomingdale members arrived to add a full truckload of toys for the Holiday Helpers.
Members of the Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department also conducted a drop off event at the Bloomingdale station. Bloomingdale members arrived to add a full truckload of toys for the Holiday Helpers.
 
Members of the Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department also conducted a drop off event at the Bloomingdale station. Bloomingdale members arrived to add a full truckload of toys for the Holiday Helpers.
Members of the Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department also conducted a drop off event at the Bloomingdale station. Bloomingdale members arrived to add a full truckload of toys for the Holiday Helpers.
 

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Robert Smith November 25, 2023 at 9:45 PM
A huge THANK YOU to Patti and Dawn and the amazing Holiday Helpers crew for all their hard work and dedication….. The SL Fire Department is truly the best of the best….. extremely devoted to making Holiday Helpers run as smooth as humanly possible….

While today was phenomenal….. there is still a ton of work yet to do getting everything ready tor distribution day!!! Keep up the hard work….

Know that you each make a huge difference in the lives of the children of SL….Christmas will be awesome because of each of you!!! Bless you all!!



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