Leah SmithB次元官网网址檚 toy drive broke the record it set last year.

During her two-day drive, the Oak Bay teen gathered 1,128 toys, which she dropped off at the Stan Hagen Centre for Families Dec. 17.

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Because her toy drive also takes used gifts, Smith goes through everything to make sure itB次元官网网址檚 in good condition. She said some board games were missing a few too many pieces, but that 95 per cent of what was donated went to the Stan Hagen Centre. Residents also donated seven gift cards Smith says are worth about $150, and a little over $200 in cash.

B次元官网网址淏ecause of the recent theft from the centre, we definitely had a bit more sympathy,B次元官网网址� Smith said. B次元官网网址淚t inspired more to come out and to come together as a community to support something that a really great cause.B次元官网网址�

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SheB次元官网网址檚 looking to try and pass the torch to someone else, but because she might move away for university next year this could be the last year for her toy drive B次元官网网址� at least in Oak Bay. Smith says it takes about a month of planning to pull off a successful toy drive. In the meantime, sheB次元官网网址檚 just thankful that this year went so successfully.

B次元官网网址淓ven if it seems like itB次元官网网址檚 such a small donation, it really does make a big difference. IB次元官网网址檓 really thankful for everyone who was able to come out and support anyway they could.B次元官网网址�

jesse.laufer@oakbaynews.com
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