A local toy drive needs your help to make Christmas possible for thousands of kids! We’re talking about the annual Bob Telmosse Christmas Giveaway and they’re in desperate need of donations.
We spoke to one young man who received a gift from the Santa Bob Toy Drive decades ago and it’s a gift he won’t forget.
Jonathon Cunningham received his first gift from the Santa Bob Toy Drive about 30 years ago.
“It’s been a big part of my life because I got to see, not only did I get to see the kindness from one person’s heart,” said Jonathon, “but every year I got to see more and more people being thankful because of that one person.”
Born with Spina Bifida and raised by a single parent, having presents under the tree wasn’t always a given for Jonathon.
“With rent and stuff like that we couldn’t always afford Christmas,” explained Jon.
That’s when Santa Bob stepped in.
“Some people don’t see how much Bob has impacted some of the lives that he’s touched and one of the lives he’s touched was mine,” said Jon.
Started by Bob Telmosse in 1983. For years the toy drive has made Christmas possible for countless families, including Jonathons. Now Jon hopes to spread Bob’s message as much as he can.
“Show respect and kindness to everybody, and that’s the kind of person Bob was, and that’s the kind of person I’ve tried to be,” added Jon.
You can help! They still need toys, books, and stuffed animals. One of the biggest needs this year is new bikes!
The big event will be held December 22nd at the Norris Penrose Event Center from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
You can drop off donations at the following locations:
HOT TUB HEAVEN
4039 Tutt Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT – EAST
5550 N. Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT – LIBRARY 21C
1175 Chapel Hills Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
HONEST ACCURATE AUTO – EAST
3905 Tutt Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
HONEST ACCURATE AUTO – WEST
426 Nevada Mesa View
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
RAMPART SUPPLY
1801 N Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
PINE TOP ORTHODONTICS
9475 Briar Village Point, #315
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
AMERICAN TIRE EXCHANGE
740 Babcock Road,
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
DR. JOSH ERICKSON
9334 Grand Cordera Pkway,
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
BRIARGATE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
3466 Briargate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
DR. CORBAN STETTLER
5430 E. Woodmen Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
DR. BILL HOLDERBAUM
1870 Dublin Blvd, #D
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
DR. TARA POOL
6475 Wall St, Suite #202
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
DR. JIM ZIUCHKOVSKI
6010 Erin Park Dr, Suite #2
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
DR. URSULA PRICE
5426 N Academy Blvd, Suite #100
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
DR. JOSE ARANGO
4731 Opus Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
DR. MIKE LOVATO
830 Tenderfoot Hills Rd, Suite #200
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
DR. JOHN BAILEY
6685 Delminico Dr, Suite #B
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
DR. JOHN BAILEY
13335 Voyager Pkwy, Suite 130
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
DR. DAVID HAMULA
1860 Woodmoor D, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80132
BASHI DENTAL CARE
6425 Wall St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
KIRKPATRICK BANK
102 N. Cascade Ave, Suite #100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE PLLC
665 Southpointe Ct, Suite 150
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
BEAR CREEK DENTAL
1430 S. 21st St, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
DR. MARC R VAN NESS
5925 Lehman Dr, Suite 2
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
DR. JACKSON ANDERSON
6459 Omaha Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
5 STAR BANK
104 S. Cascade Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
COLORADO SPRINGS DENTAL SOCIETY
1870 Dublin Blvd, Suite C
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
VILLASPORT ATHLETIC CLUB & SPA
5904 Prairie Schooner Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80923