# 2024 Toys for Tots Drive - YoYoExpert x YoYoFactory x GIBB **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [November 29, 2024, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/414377 "2024-11-29T21:05:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![YoYoExpert](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpert/32/71258_2.png) [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2024, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/414377/1 "2024-11-29T21:05:58Z")
[![2024-11-29-Toys-For-Tots-Square-four-yoyos](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/f/b/0fba27ebea7b6aae60d92a3bdd4bbf3d8b1b7c38.jpeg)](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/donation-toys-for-tots-2024?variant=44722060820670) **Our Toys for Tots Drive is Back!** Since 2015, thanks to an inspiring idea from our friend Gibb, we’ve been donating yo-yos to Toys for Tots, matching his contribution each year with 50-100 yo-yos. Together, we’ve made a difference, and now we’re inviting the community to join us and make an even bigger impact! For every **$10 donation** , Gibb, YoYoExpert, and YoYoFactory will each match it, donating a total of **4 yo-yos** (SpinStar by YoYoFactory or SnapBack by YoYoExpert). Choose to donate publicly (and receive a thank-you in our final announcement) or anonymously. Every contribution helps brighten a child’s holiday! **Giveaway Bonus:** We’ll randomly select two lucky donors to win: - **Grand Prize:** Legendary 888 Titanium Aluminum Bi-Metal Yo-Yo from YoYoFactory - **Runner-Up:** $50 YoYoExpert Gift Card Let’s make this year the biggest yet! **Last day to donate is December 9th.** (_Note: Donations are not shipped and do not incur shipping fees._) Thank you for your generosity, and special thanks to Gibb and YOU for making this possible! > **[DONATION - Toys for Tots 2024](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/donation-toys-for-tots-2024?variant=44722060820670)** > > By adding this product to your cart & checking out you are making a donation of $10.00 which will result in the donation of 3 yo-yos on your behalf to Toys for Tots. ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpert](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpert/32/71258_2.png) [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/414377/2 "2024-12-12T21:17:28Z")
[![2024-11-29-Toys-For-Tots-Last-Call](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/5/0/750ca75433782938628d529dbfe550c923d5c2c9.jpeg)](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/donation-toys-for-tots-2024?_pos=1&_sid=558660d30&_ss=r&variant=44722060820670) ### 🚨Last Call!🚨 If you missed the chance to donate, here’s your opportunity! We’ve extended the deadline to **December 15th**. Don’t forget: For every $10 donation, Gibb, YoYoExpert, and YoYoFactory will match it—donating a total of 4 yo-yos for every $10! Plus, all donors are automatically entered to win: - Grand Prize: Legendary 888 Titanium Yo-Yo - Runner-Up: $50 YoYoExpert Gift Card Let’s make this year the best one yet! Donations close on December 15th—don’t miss out! > **[DONATION - Toys for Tots 2024](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/donation-toys-for-tots-2024?_pos=1&_sid=558660d30&_ss=r&variant=44722060820670)** > > By adding this product to your cart & checking out you are making a donation of $10.00 which will result in the donation of 3 yo-yos on your behalf to Toys for Tots. ---
**Author:** ![yoyodoc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyodoc/32/48820_2.png) [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/414377/3 "2024-12-12T21:44:02Z")
I’ll donate 100 bucks anybody else at least good for 10? Sorry I missed this thread earlier… Just wasn’t paying attention I guess? I must’ve been writing a book or something. Just coincidentally, I was thinking about how close it was getting to Christmas and all the kids. I wish they had something to play with besides their fingers. And after reading The promotion about how other sources would match that 10 bucks, well hell I’ll play. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/414377/4 "2024-12-12T22:13:21Z")
Mr. Mo, I will personally commit to $20 now. I’m hoping to have means on Friday for more. And just so you know you are not alone. Yoyo Boomer Club has contributed to this amazing event also. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/414377/5 "2024-12-12T22:29:47Z")
Almost forgot to donate directly too. ---
**Author:** ![JosiahR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/josiahr/32/251027_2.png) [@JosiahR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JosiahR)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/414377/6 "2024-12-12T23:01:29Z")
I did 50 earlier this month, that’s 20 yo-yos. 100 is great! Glad to see people getting behind something like this. ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/414377/7 "2024-12-16T15:02:05Z")
Do we have any donation numbers yet? I was able to kick in a bit because more kids need more yo-yos these days!!! ---
**Author:** ![shaytastic42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d07c76/32.png) [@shaytastic42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shaytastic42)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/414377/8 "2024-12-18T21:04:25Z")
Following- I threw in $50. I love that this is hosted every year!!! ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/414377/9 "2024-12-18T21:43:36Z")
I’m curious what the final number is ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpert](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpert/32/71258_2.png) [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/414377/10 "2024-12-18T21:50:30Z")
![Thank-You-Toys-For-Tots-2024](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/c/e/0ce35796ca03b7017d961448f583836c29ccee9c.jpeg) A heartfelt thank you to everyone in the community who came together to make our Toy Drive a tremendous success! This year, we received an incredible **373 donations** from over **60 people** , more than doubling last year’s total. These contributions were distributed across five or six different drop-off locations, reaching multiple communities. Thanks to the generosity of YoYoFactory and Gibb, we were able to match every donation, bringing the total to an astounding **1,492 yo-yos** donated to the Toys for Tots Drive in Arizona and Massachusetts. A special acknowledgment goes to the YoYo Boomers Club and Throw-Yo for joining forces and raising over $1,000—your support made a huge difference. We’ve also selected the winners of the Legendary 888 Titanium Yo-Yo and the $50 YoYoExpert Gift Card! Winners will be contacted directly. Since some donations were anonymous, we won’t be announcing names publicly, but if you’re a winner, feel free to share in the comments. Thank you all for making this event so impactful and memorable! Your generosity means the world :heart: Thank you to the following Public Donors (and also to the 16 anonymous donors) Emiliano Mendoza Claudia Lee Stephen Perkins Tim Barkalow Bill Flynn Taylor Hollingsworth Richard Allen Daniel Lacanienta Kyle Mandes Josiah Ratzlaff Orlando Tsao Stephen Bonsall Sacha Badolato Bryan Stone Jordan Cooper Anna Graves Alexander J Goldberg Randy Asis Ryan Poscharsky Henry Phelps Arthur Foley Sokunthea Pinzon Dale Tubat Shalom Stern Danny Amir Brandon Rogers Maurice Chavez William Milberry Matt Szeto Shay Oliver Tim Simco Stephanie Riley Landon Jones Greggory Riforgiate DK Christopher Taylor Lance Godoy Yoyo Boomers Club Grant Nichols Peter Mullen Alexander Ver Kimberly M Darling Takumi Segi Rob Kalajian Chris Francz ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2024, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/414377/11 "2024-12-18T22:09:57Z")
That’s so amazing. I love how much was donated. It’s gonna be hard to match for next year. A special thanks to the anonymous boomer club donor who gave away several high value yo-yos to auction and gave all the proceeds to charity and @G2_Jake and @Pun1sh3R for helping facilitate the auction along with the folks that bid in the auction. They may have got amazing YoYo’s vm but they also supported a fantastic mission. Also as mentioned @rkalajian (throw yo) for facilitating the merch donations and going above and beyond giving most of his margin up on string sales for a period too. I’m proud to be a part of the YoYo expert forums, the boomer club and the G2 nation all of which contributed in such fantastic ways. ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/414377/12 "2024-12-19T20:30:06Z")
Wow that’s amazing!!! Good work, everyone!