You Don't Have To Be Anna Benson To Play Santa Claus This Year

Today I just wanted to take a break from all the silliness to share a little info about a great project that Mrs. The Apple and I like to take part in every year.  Organized by New York Cares, the Winter Wishes program provides holiday gifts for disadvantaged children, teens, and families, many of whom would not otherwise receive gifts during the holidays. 

Winter Wishes collects and screens more than 32,000 gift requests and sends them to volunteers who purchase, wrap, and send the gifts to them. While holiday shopping can be a drag, making a local child's holiday wish come true is never a chore.  Fortunately all their letters have been

If toys are not your thing there is also the NY Coat Drive as well as many opportunities to give the greatest gift of all, your time, to many worthwhile charities.

As sports fans, we like to run our mouths about the price of this and that but we all enjoy the luxury of being able to spend money on these silly games we love so much.  This year lets put our money (or time) where our mouth is.  It doesn't even matter what holiday, if any, you celebrate.  Personally, I reject traditional holiday celebrations and instead celebrate the Mets' acquisition of Mike Hampton in 1999.

So whether it's donating to Toys For Tots or helping out at your local shelter please remember those less fortunate this year during the holidays. 

For More Info On The Charities Mentioned and More Visit The Following Links:

New York Cares
http://www.newyorkcares.org/

Toys For Tots
http://www.toysfortots.org/

While registration is closed for Winter Wish letters, you can still help them by donating a gift card.  Contact Winter.Wishes@newyorkcares.org for more info.

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