{"id":1200,"date":"2022-01-07T10:38:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T15:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news-and-events\/?p=1200"},"modified":"2022-02-14T12:43:15","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T17:43:15","slug":"tsc-spreads-holiday-cheer-with-annual-toy-drive-distribution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news-and-events\/2022\/01\/07\/tsc-spreads-holiday-cheer-with-annual-toy-drive-distribution\/","title":{"rendered":"TSC spreads holiday cheer with annual toy drive, distribution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: right;margin-left: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news-and-events\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/02\/TSC-Aiken-Elementary-Toy-Distribution-300x200-1.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The children of Bruce Aiken Elementary School in Brownsville sat crisscross applesauce with anticipation for a visit from Santa who with a bundle of toys from Texas Southmost College gave each child a gift they could put under their tree. <\/p>\n<p>Toy distribution events like the one recently held at Aiken Elementary is an annual tradition for TSC through its Angel Tree Toy Drive that runs from the end of November through mid-December.<\/p>\n<p>Donations are taken to different schools each year that serve a large low-income population.<\/p>\n<p>This year nearly 300 toys were collected and distributed thanks to donations made by the TSC community \u2013 Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and students. <\/p>\n<p>TSC Student Life spearheads the event every year, and Director of Student Development and Retention Virginia Sandoval said every year is a success because the TSC community always comes through with donations. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year we not only met, but exceeded our goal,\u201d said Sandoval. \u201cThis is possible because our community always ensures that children in our community have a happy holiday season.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sandoval added that the true reward of each toy drive is seeing the excitement on each child\u2019s face as they visit with Santa and receive their toy. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cJoy, a lot of joy\u2026there is no other way to describe the feeling inside the room when we distribute these toys,\u201d she said. \u201cEach child\u2019s smile is so vibrant, and they genuinely appreciate what they are being given. It\u2019s a beautiful site to see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event was made possible with the help of TSC student volunteers and staff, TSC Board of Trustee Delia Saenz and TSC President Jesus Rodriguez. Even Santa, played by TSC Admission Specialist John Cadena, is an alumnus of Bruce Aiken Elementary School. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI never thought I would step foot inside this building again,\u201d he said with a jolly ho-ho-ho. \u201cIt was great being back where it all started. From the kids\u2019 smiles to their hugs, the entire event was so heartwarming. I hope everyone of these kids has a wonderful holiday.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bruce Aiken Elementary School Principal Dora Fasci-Marquez said toy donations are sought every year because for many of the children, this keeps the magic of the holiday alive. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are so grateful and thankful to TSC for doing this for our students,\u201d she said. \u201cThey are all so excited and happy, and unfortunately, for a lot of them, this will be their only gift. This has been a wonderful act of kindness and a wish come true for all of us.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Sandoval said one of TSC\u2019s goals is to serve its community, and this is one of many events that is hosted as a way to give back. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt TSC, we know how important it is to help each other,\u201d she said. \u201cWe look forward to the new year as we continue to serve, and Angel Tree is one that we plan on hosting for many years to come.\u201d  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The children of Bruce Aiken Elementary School in Brownsville sat crisscross applesauce with anticipation for a visit from Santa who with a bundle of toys from Texas Southmost College gave each child a gift they could put under their tree. 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