Created: December 20, 2020 05:49 PM
What started as a moment of inspiration five years ago has transformed into a miracle in motion for countless Northland families.
That miracle? The “Make Every Child Smile” toy drive, organized by Mike and Shirley Letica.
On Sunday, the fifth annual “Make Every Child Smile” toy drive took place in the form of a drive-thru. The annual tradition was transformed to keep everyone safe amid the ongoing pandemic.
“We had to be a little creative with COVID,” Mike Letica said. “I know Tanya Templer who owns Shake It here, so I thought: ‘Hmm maybe we could use her place and use the drive up window to hand things out.’”
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The toy drive will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m.
December 15, 2020
DULUTH, Minn. – The Make Every Child Toy drive is still happening this year, but it will look a bit different.
After previously holding the toy drive in other buildings, organizer Mike Letica almost called it quits this year until he reached out to the owner of Shake It.
Letica was told he could use their facility in West Duluth across from the library.
With the need for toys greater then ever this year, Letica is also focusing on the “Adopt a Family” portion of his fundraiser allowing him to take care of community members and families in need.