While it doesn’t snow in the Carribbean and visions of sugarplums are not likely dancing in kids’ heads there, kids there still love Christmas. But sadly, many children in the Caribbean are impoverished or in orphanages and children’s homes across islands such as Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, St. Lucia, and Antigua.
Most people know about Sandals Resorts, but you may not have heard about The Sandals Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of the corporate offices. A non-profit organization, it contributes to improve education, the environment, and communities of across the Carribbean.
This year, the Sandals Foundation has partnered with Hasbro. For every $10 donation you give to the Foundation, Sandals will match your donation 100%, and in addition, Hasbro will donate a toy to be given to a child in need. In addition, Hasbro will enable the foundation to purchase brand news toys at reduced prices to help as many children as possible, with a goal of delivering 10,000 toys.
To participate in the Holiday Triple Play Toy Drive, log on to www.sandalsfoundation.org to make a tax deductible contribution or mail a check or gift card in the amount of your choice, to: Holiday Toy Drive, c/o Unique Vacations Inc., 4950 S.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33155 by December 15, 2011.
