santa in helicopter

Santa flew in to Smith Field Thursday night for a Toys for Tots fundraiser. (November 29, 2012.)

santa with kid toys for tots

Santa visited with children at Smith Field Thursday night for a Toys for Tots fundraiser. (November 29, 2012.)

Large Map
  • Local News
Check your freezer: 22,737 lbs of beef recalled
11 tons of beef recalled

The recall is categorized by the FSIS as "Class I": a health …

Neighbors: City violates own weed code
Neighbors: City violates own weed code

Some Wednesday morning weed violations left some folks on the …

Second death on Blue River in two days
Second death on Blue River in two days

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a …

Teens wanted for Mayor's Youth Council
Teens wanted for Mayor's Youth Council

The deadline to apply to serve on the Mayor's Youth Engagement …

Citilink: Dump the Pump Day is Thursday
Citilink: Dump the Pump Day is Thursday

Fort Wayne's Citilink is joining with other public …

Advertisement

Santa lands at Smith Field for Toys for Tots fundraiser

Updated: Thursday, 29 Nov 2012, 8:34 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 29 Nov 2012, 8:34 PM EST

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE)  Santa and his elves took a break from the North Pole Thursday night to drop by Smith Field Airport in Fort Wayne. He spent two hours visiting with children and posing for pictures to help collect donations for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation. Admission to the event was a new, unwrapped toy.

Last year, the local Toys for Tots program brought Christmas smiles to more than 6,400 children in the Fort Wayne area. This year, officials are anticipating at least that amount, with more than 1,500 families seeking assistance.

To see a list of locations where you can drop off a donation, click here.

 

Ground rules for posting comments: No profanity or personal attacks. No racially charged comments.  If  it's not something you would say to someone's face, it's most likely inappropriate. Please comment on the subject of the story itself. If you do not follow these rules, we will remove your post. Repeat offenders will be banned from making future comments.  Keep it civil, folks! WANE is not responsible for the content posted in this comment section.

  • Comments (login required)
Advertisement
  • Most Popular Stories
    No Stories Available
Advertisement

Advertisement