We all know that Puerto Rico was affected by Hurricane Maria on September 20.
To provide relief to those affected, Toys “R” Us is working along with toy company Wicked Cool Toys \to bring toys to children in Puerto Rico. The hurricane left millions without homes or electricity when it made landfall on that fateful day.
Toys “R” Us has partnered with musical artist Lin-Manuel Miranda, Telemundo, Hispanic Federation and R.Evolución Latina to launch Toys 4 Puerto Rico.
The toy drive that was launched on December 12, aims to send 10,000 toys to children throughout Puerto Rico with donations accepted until January 2.
Hispanic Federation and R.Evolutión Latina will handle the distribution of toys, which will be gifted to communities throughout Puerto Rico on Three Kings Day (January 6).
On its part,Telemundo will give a donation of US$30,000 to the toy drive, and the network will air national and local promotions encouraging viewers to donate. Additionally, Telemundo talent will participate in local celebrations to help distribute the toys.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia-based Wicked Cool Toys is partnering with former New York Yankee Jorge Posada and life coach Laura Posada–founders of the Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Foundation–to donate more than 10,000 toys to children in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria.
The Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Foundation’s partnership with Wicked Cool Toys will see toys arrive in time for the holiday season that includes Christmas and Three Kinds Day.
The toy company’s donation includes Little Sprouts collectible figures and Egg Babies plush. Additional donations can be made through youcaring.com as efforts shift to rebuilding housing and small businesses.
