Santa Has Elves, the Marines Have Sonus Networks
Posted on Thu, Dec 22, 2011 @ 08:29 AM
This year contributions to the Toys for Tots program from Sonus Networks will brighten Christmas for many children who might otherwise have thought that Santa passed them by. The United States Marine Corps sponsors the Toys for Tots program with a single, simple goal: “To deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.”
Sonus employees responded with great generosity, donating five tall boxes filled with games, dolls, crafts, trucks, books, basketballs, sleds and many other toys. Also included—but too big to fit into a box—were four 16” bicycles. Some people shopped on their own time and brought in the gifts while others donated nearly $1,000, which we used to purchase more gifts. On December 16, Marine First Sergeant Paulette Newcomb came to our Westford headquarters to collect the gifts and said that they were very thankful for our generous donation as contributions to the program were down from previous years. Thank you to everyone who contributed time, money, thought, concern and holiday spirit to make this toy drive successful.
