March 28, 2024

The McGovern Family’s Fifth Annual Toy Drive for Doorways

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The McGovern family has a new Christmas tradition - for the fifth year, they have been responsible for a massive toy collection to benefit the children of Doorways client families. Daughter Kaylen was a seventh grade student at Hurley Middle School when she decided to organize that first toy drive for Christmas, and she enlisted the help of sisters Kerrin and Marley to collect over one hundred items for needy children in Seekonk. The following year, they collected more than two hundred toys, and their toy drive has continued to grow since. This year, the toy drive amassed hundreds of toys which were distributed to dozens of local children whose families are living through lean times. Kaylen’s mom, Jennifer, says the effort has added richness to the family’s celebration of Christmas, involving the entire McGovern clan, their extended family, their neighbors and friends.

“It’s not just the kids who benefit from the toys”, said Diane Fox of Doorways. “I have seen parents walk out of the toy distribution with tears streaming down their faces. No one wants to see their kid go without at Christmas, and the joy and relief on their faces is a wonder to behold.” On behalf of our clients, Doorways thanks the McGovern family and all the generous people who donated to the toy drive.

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