Goodyear, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve To Host Annual Toys for Tots Events

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Goodyear partners with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for the 11th year to support the Toys for Tots Foundation. From Nov. 20 to Dec. 10, donations can be made at select Goodyear locations nationwide. Special drive-thru events will be held in Ohio, California, and Florida on designated dates. All toys must be new and in original packaging. This collaboration has delivered over 165,000 toys and $500,000 in donations to date. Goodyear emphasizes community support and COVID-19 safety protocols during the events.

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodyear and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve are partnering for the 11th consecutive year in support of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation at the company's airship bases in California, 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.

Beginning Nov. 20 and continuing through Dec. 10, toy donations will also be accepted at select Cooper Service, Goodyear Auto Service, and Just Tires locations nationwide. Additional details on participating store locations are available below and on www.goodyearblimp.com.   

On Dec. 3, 4, and 5, from 2 p.m. to 7 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 California drive-thru event will take place on Dec. 4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. while the Florida drive-thru event will take place on Dec. 4 and 5 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

These events are free and open to the public, with all attendees required to follow Goodyear's COVID-19 protocols, including wearing a mask while on property, adhering to social distancing guidelines and keeping toys in the trunk of their vehicle.

Toys can also be shipped to Goodyear's hangars through Dec. 3 for contactless donation. Toys being donated must be new and in the original packaging to be accepted.

"It's so critical that we find ways to support our communities and it's an honor to work with the Toys for Tots organization to provide this unique collection experience and deliver toys to those who need them the most," said Laura Duda, Goodyear's senior vice president and chief communications officer. "Our relationship with the U.S. Marine Corps and their Toys for Tots Program has continued to grow over the past 11 years, and we are thankful we can support children receiving much-needed toy donations during the holiday season."  

2021 marks the 11th year of the collaboration between Goodyear and the Marines for events at Goodyear Blimp bases, which have collectively delivered more than 165,000 toys and nearly $500,000 to benefit Toys for Tots to date.

"We are excited to welcome Goodyear back for their 11th 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 the past 73 years through our Toys for Tots Program. With their generous support we will be able to fulfill the Christmas 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 strategy, Goodyear Better Future.

Founded in 1947, 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 those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the communities in which the campaigns are conducted.

The California Goodyear airship base is located at 19200 S Main St, Carson, California 90248.

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

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

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

Cooper Service, Goodyear Auto Service, and Just Tires locations participating in the toy collection are:

Store Name	Address	City	State	Zip	Phone
Cooper Service	5320 N. State Line Ave.	Texarkana	AR	71854	870-772-6971
Cooper Service	4006 W. Main St.	Tupelo	MS	38801	800-844-1852
Cooper Service	401 E. Main Cross Street	Findlay	OH	45840	419-422-0414
Goodyear Auto Service Center	11 N Andrews Ave	Ft. Lauderdale	FL	33301	954-463-0411
Goodyear Auto Service Center	2825 Hollywood Blvd	Hollywood	FL	33020	954-923-6521
Goodyear Auto Service Center	675 Skymarks Dr	Jacksonville	FL	32218	904-714-9065
Goodyear Auto Service Center	3813 S Dale Mabry Hwy	Tampa	FL	33611	813-831-1891
Goodyear Auto Service Center	46-057 Kamehameha Hwy	Kaneohe	HI	96860	808-247-6668
Goodyear Auto Service Center	1800 Buchholzer Blvd	Akron	OH	44310	330-633-7000
Goodyear Auto Service Center	3453 S Arlington Rd	Akron	OH	44312	330-896-8633
Goodyear Auto Service Center	90 Graham Rd	Cuyahoga Falls	OH	44223	330-923-0656
Goodyear Auto Service Center	3265 W Market St #600	Fairlawn	OH	44333	330-867-2300
Goodyear Auto Service Center	6850 Frank Ave NW	North Canton	OH	44720	330-966-1274
Goodyear Auto Service Center	4455 Kent Rd	Stow	OH	44224	330-678-0600
Goodyear Auto Service Center	16180 Pearl Rd	Strongsville	OH	44136	440-238-5001
Goodyear Auto Service Center	145 Great Oaks Trl	Wadsworth	OH	44281	330-335-2533
Goodyear Auto Service Center	199 Parris Island Gtwy	Beaufort	SC	29906	843-379-6770
Goodyear Auto Service Center	101 Barrel Landing Rd	Bluffton	SC	29909	843-705-4683
Just Tires	744 East Dominguez St	Carson	CA	90746	310-538-5407
Just Tires	410 N Tustin St	Orange	CA	92867	714-639-4321

 

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 23 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 duration of the Goodyear Toys for Tots campaign in 2021?

The campaign runs from Nov. 20 to Dec. 10.

Where can I donate toys for the Goodyear Toys for Tots event?

Toys can be donated at select locations of Goodyear, Cooper Service, and Just Tires.

What are the dates for the drive-thru donation events in Ohio?

The drive-thru event in Ohio is scheduled for Dec. 3, 4, and 5 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m..

How many toys have been donated through Goodyear's partnership with Toys for Tots?

Goodyear has donated over 165,000 toys through its partnership.

What safety protocols are in place for the Goodyear donation events?

Attendees must wear masks and maintain social distancing as per COVID-19 protocols.