Ante up and rock out for Toys for Tots!

With the holidays quickly approaching, it's all about the toys! Between your favorite classics and the many new varieties offered today, toys have always brought smiles to children's faces. However, for many kids there is not a lot to hope for as parents struggle in this difficult time to make ends meet. This is where Pledge 5 and the Toys for Tots charity step in! With two main events and collection bins in many locations, Pledge 5 is hosting its annual toy drive. Toys for Tots ensures that the toys collected stay within the community hosting the drive, so the more toys that are donated, the brighter Gainesville will be this holiday season!

Do you like to play poker? Then join Pledge 5 at the Ocala Poker Room this Sunday, November 21st and gamble for good in Pledge 5's annual Toys for Tots Poker Tournament! Buy-in costs $45 plus an unwrapped toy donation.The first 50 to register will receive a free t-shirt, courtesy of ApartmentsinGainesville.com .   Register today!

Another way to support for Toys for Tots is to make some noise at the Gainesville "Gifts" Back benefit show on December 2nd! Taking place at the Venue in downtown Gainesville, this event will feature local bands, comedians and dancers. Performers include Tom Sartori, the Top Physicians, Hip Hop Collective, Tim Keck and JC Currais. There will be plenty of chances to win during our festive contests, too! The four contests are the Jingle Bells FreeStyle, Holiday Interpretive Dance Contest, Human Christmas Tree Decorating Contest, and a Furby Impression Contest. Bring an unwrapped toy donation for free admission. Doors open at 8:30 and the first 100 guests will receive a free t-shirt! Get home safely with the Safe Ride Program provided by Carey Meldon of the Law Offices of Jeffrey Meldon and Associates.

Read more about The Pledge 5 Foundation and the annual Toys for Tots toy drive in the article published by Community Good Life Magazine. Please donate an unwrapped toy to any of the Pledge 5 collection bins!

--The Pledge 5 Team

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