Football fans donate toys for children of Mission Viejo's adopted Marines

The city of Mission Viejo and Mission Viejo Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee are praising a group for donating a bevy of toys for the families of our city’s adopted troops.

Dubbed “Philly’s Best Eagles Fans,” the group is made up of Eagles’ football fans who meet at the Philly’s Best on Barranca in Irvine. The fans, who live across Orange County, recently donated 60 toys to benefit the children of the Headquarters Battalion of the 1st Marine Division. The city of Mission Viejo adopted the battalion in 2006 and since then has partnered with the Marine Adoption Committee to provide year-round support for the men and women who defend our freedoms.

“Your generous donation of toys, book, bikes and art supplies is very much appreciated by our committee and even more so by those who will receive them this month,” said the committee’s Bruce Hunt in a letter to Philly’s Best Eagles Fans. “We recognize there are many organizations who could benefit from your toy collection, and we feel fortunate that you continue to support our purpose and goal to provide meaningful programs to our dedicated troops.”

Residents can also contribute to the cause by dropping off unwrapped toys for kids of all ages in specially marked drop-off boxes at city facilities through December 22. The toys will be delivered to the families just before the holidays.

For more information, call 949-470-3061.