Goodyear, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve To Host 10th Annual Toys For Tots Events

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Goodyear is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for the tenth consecutive year to support the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. From Dec. 1 to Dec. 11, donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted at Goodyear Auto Service Centers in Florida and Ohio, with additional drive-thru donation events on Dec. 11, 12, and 13. Donors can receive $10 back on tire alignments at Roll by Goodyear locations during the same period. Goodyear has contributed nearly $500,000 and delivered almost 150,000 toys through this initiative over the past decade.

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodyear and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve are partnering for the tenth consecutive year in support of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation at the company's airship bases in Florida and Ohio. The Goodyear Blimp events will provide the public with an opportunity to donate to Toys for Tots while enjoying an up close and personal view of the blimp inside the hangar.

Beginning Dec. 1 and continuing through Dec. 11, toy donations will be accepted at select Goodyear Auto Service Center locations in Florida and Ohio. Additionally, Dec. 3 through Dec. 13, Goodyear Toys for Tots drop-off locations are expanding to Roll by Goodyear locations in D.C. Metro and Greater Philadelphia, offering donors $10 back on a tire alignment when a toy is donated in-store.* Additional details on store locations is available below and on www.goodyearblimp.com.  

Donors are required to follow Goodyear's COVID-19 protocols, including wearing a mask while on property, social distancing guidelines and having toys in the trunk of your vehicle. Goodyear will be hosting drive-thru donation events at the Ohio and Florida bases. On Dec. 11, 12 and 13, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Ohio visitors can drive through the Wingfoot Lake blimp hangar to drop off their donation to a U.S. Marine representing Toys for Tots. The Florida drive-thru event will take place on Dec. 12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. These events are free and open to the public, with all attendees required to follow locally mandated guidelines and precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Toys can also be shipped to Goodyear's hangars through Dec. 8 for contactless donation. Toys being donated must be new and in the original packaging to be accepted.

"So much has changed this year in our communities and it's critical that we continue to find ways to support them through safe and unique experiences like this," said Laura Duda, Goodyear's senior vice president and Chief Communications Officer.  "Through our Toys for Tots support over the past decade, we have expanded on our strong relationship with the U.S. Marine Corps, and we are pleased to continue delivering much-needed donations of toys to the children who need them most, especially right now."

2020 marks the tenth year of the collaboration between Goodyear and the Marines for events at its airship bases in Ohio and Florida, which have collectively delivered almost 150,000 toys and nearly $500,000 to benefit Toys for Tots to date.

"We are very pleased to welcome Goodyear back for their 10th year as a National Corporate Sponsor of the Marine Toys for Tots Campaign," said retired Marine Colonel Ted Silvester, Vice President of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. "Their community service goals certainly align with those the Marine Corps has promoted for over 72 years through our Toys for Tots Program." Silvester concluded, "With their generous support we will be able to fulfill the Christmas holiday dreams of thousands of less fortunate children who otherwise might be forgotten."

Goodyear first nicknamed one of its blimps the "Santa Claus Express" in 1927 to spread holiday cheer across the skies of America. The company has a long history of community involvement and volunteerism within its corporate social responsibility program, Goodyear Better Future. Goodyear Better Future initiatives and Goodyear Airship Operations support collaborative programs, such as the Toys for Tots Foundation and community organizations to drive positive outcomes for the community.

Founded in 1948, it is the mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December and distribute these toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

The Ohio Goodyear airship base is located at 841 Wingfoot Lake Rd., Mogadore, Ohio 44260.

The Florida Goodyear airship base is located at 1500 NE 5th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.

Donation details are available online at www.goodyearblimp.com, by visiting the Goodyear Blimp Facebook page or by calling (800) 344-9859.

Goodyear Auto Service Centers and Roll by Goodyear locations participating in the toy collection are:

Store	Street Address	City	ST	Postal Code	Store Phone
Goodyear Auto Service Center	6850 Frank Ave. NW	North Canton	OH	44720-7010	(330) 966-1274
Goodyear Auto Service Center	3265 W Market St. #600	Fairlawn	OH	44333-3345	(330) 867-2300
Goodyear Auto Service Center	4455 Kent Road	Stow	OH	44224-4332	(330) 678-0600
Goodyear Auto Service Center	1800 Buchholzer Blvd.	Akron	OH	44310-1807	(330) 633-7000
Goodyear Auto Service Center	3453 S Arlington Road	Akron	OH	44312-5219	(330) 896-8633
Goodyear Auto Service Center	90 Graham Road	Cuyahoga Falls	OH	44223-1205	(330) 923-0656
Goodyear Auto Service Center	145 Great Oaks Trail	Wadsworth	OH	44281-8712	(330) 335-2533
Goodyear Auto Service Center	16180 Pearl Road	Strongsville	OH	44136	(440) 238-5001
Goodyear Auto Service Center	11 N Andrews Ave.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	33301-1013	(954) 463-0411
Goodyear Auto Service Center	2825 Hollywood Blvd.	Hollywood	FL	33020-4226	(954) 923-6521
Goodyear Auto Service Center	8301 Pines Blvd.	Pembroke Pines	FL	33024-6607	(954) 435-1383
Roll by Goodyear	3316 Wisconsin Ave. NW	Washington	DC	20016	(202) 870-1373
Roll by Goodyear	5708 Connecticut Ave. NW	Washington	DC	20854	(240) 907-6463
Roll by Goodyear	321 Ellington Blvd.	Gaithersburg	MD	20878	(240) 907-6460
Roll by Goodyear	12525 Park Potomac Ave.	Potomac	MD	20854	(240) 470-0646
Roll by Goodyear	12103 Rockville Pike	Rockville	MD	20852	(301) 881-1916
Roll by Goodyear	815 Ellsworth Drive	Silver Spring	MD	20910	(240) 907-6468
Roll by Goodyear	4919 Elm St.	Bethesda	MD	20814	(240) 907-6462
Roll by Goodyear	19877 Century Blvd.	Germantown	MD	20874	(240) 907-6461
Roll by Goodyear	7101 Democracy Blvd., Suite 9236	Bethesda	MD	20817	(240) 907-6465
Roll by Goodyear	3951 Welsh Road	Willow Grove	PA	19090	(215) 514-7832
Roll by Goodyear	1500 Market St., Suite 460	Philadelphia	PA	19102	(215) 514-7864
Roll by Goodyear	1527-B N. Main St.	Warrington	PA	18976	(215) 514-7244
Roll by Goodyear	1107a N. Bethlehem Pike	Spring House	PA	19477	(215) 514-7581
Roll by Goodyear	160 North Gulph Road	King of Prussia	PA	19406	(215) 510-0493
Roll by Goodyear	2991 Swede Road	Norristown	PA	19401-1335	(610) 279-6900
Roll by Goodyear	500 W. Germantown Pike, Suite 1720	Plymouth Meeting	PA	19462	(215) 510-0205

*Roll by Goodyear $10 Back Offer Details:

Redeem at Roll by Goodyear locations or by phone; void where prohibited by law. Offer applies to most vehicles. Limit one offer per customer per vehicle. No other service discounts apply. Requires toy donation at Roll by Goodyear participating showrooms 12/3/20 –12/13/20 and purchase of an alignment service 12/3/20 – 12/31/20. Guests to receive $10 Visa prepaid gift card at time of service. Additional terms, conditions and fees may apply. See prepaid card for details. Visit showroom or call 800-344-4502 for complete details.

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

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FAQ

What is the partnership between Goodyear and Toys for Tots in 2020?

Goodyear is supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for the tenth consecutive year by hosting toy donation events from Dec. 1 to Dec. 11, 2020.

Where can I donate toys for Toys for Tots in 2020?

Toys can be donated at select Goodyear Auto Service Centers in Florida and Ohio between Dec. 1 and Dec. 11, 2020.

What special events is Goodyear hosting for Toys for Tots?

Goodyear will hold drive-thru donation events at its airship bases in Ohio on Dec. 11-13 and in Florida on Dec. 12, 2020.

How has Goodyear contributed to Toys for Tots over the years?

Goodyear has delivered nearly 150,000 toys and contributed almost $500,000 to the Toys for Tots Foundation over the past decade.

What COVID-19 protocols should donors follow at Goodyear events?

Donors are required to wear masks, follow social distancing guidelines, and keep donated toys in the trunk of their vehicles.