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13th Annual Jerry Rice Toy Drive
Saturday, December 8, 2007 3-6 PM

NFL Alumni Building * 1311 Madison Avenue *Redwood City, Ca 94061
650-366-3659

Bring a new unwrapped toy and get your photo taken with Jerry Rice.

Due to limited time, one photo per person and no autographs, please.

Toys benefit local Bay Area Children's Hospitals including Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and Oakland Children's Hospital.

Come early for fun, games and music provided by KISS FM. Join Santa and many NFL Alumni players as we help make the holidays special for kids all over the Bay Area.

First 200 kids that bring a toy will receive a NFL Alumni Christmas stocking. Looking for the perfect holiday gift?

Shop at our early holiday festival. Presented by the NFL Alumni Northern California Chapter.

Special thanks to our sponsors FedEx Corporation, Intero Realty of San Mateo, Clear Armor, Good Tidings and James Rankin Bail Bonds.

Jerry Rice is joined by the Hayden Family at last year's event.
Left to right, Diana, Peter, and Ariela Hayden, Jerry Rice and Jamie Hayden.

Jerry Rice Toy Drive Huge Success

The NFL Alumni Northern California Chapter hosted the Jerry Rice Annual Toy Drive on Saturday, December 8, 2007, at their Redwood City headquarters.

The annual event was highlighted this year by an extraordinary donation of 30 bicycles from Target San Mateo and Intero Real Estate of San Mateo.

Ralph Armenio of Intero Real Estate facilitated the donation and arranged for the bikes to be delivered just prior to the start of the day’s festivities.

Over 500 people waited patiently in line to donate a toy and then have their photograph taken with football legend Jerry Rice. As they exited the building, they were treated to a meet and greet with Santa (R.C. “Ally Oops” Owens) Claus.

A festival like environment was waiting for the attendees outside as over twenty different vendors set up booths selling sweets, African art, jewelry and assorted special items.

NFL Alumni Dana McLemore, Larry Bates, Allan Kennedy, Mervin Fernandez were signed autographs Music was presented by KISS FM and live big band music by the Wallin and Barretta Group. FedEx provided almost 20 volunteers that helped organize and staff the event with NFL Alumni members.

Event Chair Carolyn Hoskins said “This was our most successful toy drive ever. With the help of all, we will make a meaningful difference to hundreds of needy families.”

Beneficiaries of the drive include the Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital and the Oakland Children’s Hospital.

The NFL Alumni salutes its sponsors for the event FedEx Corporation, Intero Realty of San Mateo, Clear Armor, Good Tidings and James Rankin Bail Bonds.

Lynne and Ralph Armenio pose with Jerry Rice after Ralph and Intero Real Estate of San Mateo worked with Target of San Mateo to donate 30 new bicycles for the Jerry Rice Toy Drive.
Young and old came to see Jerry and make contributions in the holiday spirit
Santa and his helpers get ready for the big crowd	Jerry Rice gives Santa some tips on routes from the North Pole to the peninsula.
While some were getting their photo taken with Jerry, others took their photo in front of his portrait in the NFL Alumni gallery.	This fine chocolate stand was one of many vendors at the toy drive
Jerry Rice and Santa (R.C. "Ally Oops" Owens) pose with the volunteers from FedEx.