2024 Donated Toy Boxes for Families & Children

[Limitool]

Hello all T-Net members,

Well it's year #8 and I'm still kicking out the toy boxes. I have 23 done for this years donations. 10 for the Franklin TN. PD. and 10 for my community here in Centerville, TN. The last 3 go to private businesses for families. Many of you longer members will remember the past threads about my toy boxes. I've now built 100's of them total for donation and sold many. The sold ones helped fund the donated ones. I long ago quit advertising the toy boxes because IT WORKED...!!!!! I've been long retired (06') and it just became to much. I didn't need the money and my late wife needed my attention health wise in the home instead of me in the woodshop. She passed and I only build for return customers now.

I started to build them about the time my oldest daughter and her son were killed helping a family of five in an overturned vehicle in Franklin TN. on 2-16-2015. Anybody can Goggle their names and read all about it "Kristi Clark - Carter Oakley".

Ever since then I've been building and donating toy boxes to the Franklin TN. PD. They run a huge toy drive, fill them AND deliver them to families and children in need of help. The same happens here in my community of Centerville TN. Upon each toy box I still attach a memorial plate bearing Kristi's and Carter's name in their honor. For those newer members who don't know about this click the link below to see as there are MANY to view.

I want to thank all the older members who remember and supported me at the time. There were a lot of you and your encouragement and support kept me going. I can't express my gratitude enough to those who did.

I just wanted to share year #8 and let ya all know. (Top left box is for customer)

Best wishes.... Brad

Man makes toy boxes to help families in need, carry on legacy of family killed in tragic crash

Brad Lewis is looking to help more than 20 families this year who otherwise wouldn't be able to put presents under the tree.

www.wsmv.com

 

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[Blackfoot58]

Hello all T-Net members,

Well it's year #8 and I'm still kicking out the toy boxes. I have 23 done for this years donations. 10 for the Franklin TN. PD. and 10 for my community here in Centerville, TN. The last 3 go to private businesses for families. Many of you longer members will remember the past threads about my toy boxes. I've now built 100's of them total for donation and sold many. The sold ones helped fund the donated ones. I long ago quit advertising the toy boxes because IT WORKED...!!!!! I've been long retired (06') and it just became to much. I didn't need the money and my late wife needed my attention health wise in the home instead of me in the woodshop. She passed and I only build for return customers now.

I started to build them about the time my oldest daughter and her son were killed helping a family of five in an overturned vehicle in Franklin TN. on 2-16-2015. Anybody can Goggle their names and read all about it "Kristi Clark - Carter Oakley".

Ever since then I've been building and donating toy boxes to the Franklin TN. PD. They run a huge toy drive, fill them AND deliver them to families and children in need of help. The same happens here in my community of Centerville TN. Upon each toy box I still attach a memorial plate bearing Kristi's and Carter's name in their honor. For those newer members who don't know about this click the link below to see as there are MANY to view.

I want to thank all the older members who remember and supported me at the time. There were a lot of you and your encouragement and support kept me going. I can't express my gratitude enough to those who did.

I just wanted to share year #8 and let ya all know. (Top left box is for customer)

Best wishes.... Brad

Man makes toy boxes to help families in need, carry on legacy of family killed in tragic crash

Brad Lewis is looking to help more than 20 families this year who otherwise wouldn't be able to put presents under the tree.

www.wsmv.com

I spent some time in Franklin. I knew the area. I appreciate your efforts.

 

[GirlWithWolf]

That's an amazing thing you do. And why I googled their names I don't know. I don't cry and that first article that comes up has me in tears. I'm sorry your family experienced such a tragic loss.

 

[Limitool]

That's an amazing thing you do. And why I googled their names I don't know. I don't cry and that first article that comes up has me in tears. I'm sorry your family experienced such a tragic loss.

Thank you lady.... When I first started building and donating them I did it to honor them (and still do). But, it was so well received and supported it became something more. It gives folks something to "rally" around and help needy families and children I believe. It's a "visual" getting filled and given away. When the toys are outgrown the memory of them live on with the toy box.

I have an idea / thoughts of putting this endeavor into hyperdrive but some "stars" have to align. Stay tuned.... ?

 

[Tony in SC]

Hello all T-Net members,

Well it's year #8 and I'm still kicking out the toy boxes. I have 23 done for this years donations. 10 for the Franklin TN. PD. and 10 for my community here in Centerville, TN. The last 3 go to private businesses for families. Many of you longer members will remember the past threads about my toy boxes. I've now built 100's of them total for donation and sold many. The sold ones helped fund the donated ones. I long ago quit advertising the toy boxes because IT WORKED...!!!!! I've been long retired (06') and it just became to much. I didn't need the money and my late wife needed my attention health wise in the home instead of me in the woodshop. She passed and I only build for return customers now.

I started to build them about the time my oldest daughter and her son were killed helping a family of five in an overturned vehicle in Franklin TN. on 2-16-2015. Anybody can Goggle their names and read all about it "Kristi Clark - Carter Oakley".

Ever since then I've been building and donating toy boxes to the Franklin TN. PD. They run a huge toy drive, fill them AND deliver them to families and children in need of help. The same happens here in my community of Centerville TN. Upon each toy box I still attach a memorial plate bearing Kristi's and Carter's name in their honor. For those newer members who don't know about this click the link below to see as there are MANY to view.

I want to thank all the older members who remember and supported me at the time. There were a lot of you and your encouragement and support kept me going. I can't express my gratitude enough to those who did.

I just wanted to share year #8 and let ya all know. (Top left box is for customer)

Best wishes.... Brad

Man makes toy boxes to help families in need, carry on legacy of family killed in tragic crash

Brad Lewis is looking to help more than 20 families this year who otherwise wouldn't be able to put presents under the tree.

www.wsmv.com

It is a great thing you are doing! I can relate to your loss. Reaching out to others (especially kids) in need is the best way to heal your broken heart.

 

[Limitool]

It is a great thing you are doing! I can relate to your loss. Reaching out to others (especially kids) in need is the best way to heal your broken heart.

Thanks Tony... I'm not the first person whoever lost a child or grandchild. And if you can "relate" I'm sorry for any loss you've had. And helping those kids is what it's all about for sure.

And of all places to respond to this thread from (South Carolina) there are plenty of kids who could use a new toy box filled up now around there for sure. Thanks for the kind words..... Stay tuned...!!!!!

 

[Limitool]

By giving out colourful toy boxes full of age-appropriate gifts, the 2024 Donated Toy Boxes program hopes to cheer up families and underprivileged kids while encouraging goodwill and community solidarity.

Thanks and welcome to T-Net.... Brad

 

[Oregon Viking]

I'm glad you are still building those beautiful boxes Brad. If you ever need any materials I have exotic woods and driftwood from our beaches. You rule!!!!!

 

[RGINN]

I was glad to see this post cause I thought about this the other day. Yeah I know the backstory. 9 years ago now, still hard to believe. If there are angels among us, a lot of us think you're probably one.

 

[Limitool]

I'm glad you are still building those beautiful boxes Brad. If you ever need any materials I have exotic woods and driftwood from our beaches. You rule!!!!!

Thank you sir for the kind words. I bet you have some beautiful stuff we could make a really custom box from. Hold that thought for the future sir.... Thanks, Brad

 

[Limitool]

I was glad to see this post cause I thought about this the other day. Yeah I know the backstory. 9 years ago now, still hard to believe. If there are angels among us, a lot of us think you're probably one.

Thank you also sir... Don't get carried away because I am no angel but I do try and do good for all. I bet you do also. Thanks for kind words sir.... Brad

 

[Limitool]

Well the TN. Franklin PD. are announcing the 8th year of the Kristi and Carter toy drive for Christmas 2024. It's on Nov 12th. There coming to get this years toy boxes soon for display. The new information officer from the PD just called me (20 minutes) and asked many questions... turned me into a little girl again (short trip). I hate being reduced to that but can't help it.

But I am so proud of the folks who take, find families, fill and deliver those toy boxes to them...! I so wish THEY GOT THE ATTENTION.... not here. They all deserve it after 8 years. I have the easy part.

 

[Limitool]

Well folks here's the 2024 announcement (below) of this years toy drive at the Franklin TN. PD. When I started this thread I said it was the 8th year multiple times... wrong..! It's the 9th year. I guess I lost track of the time.

FYI: I approached T-Net administrators for permission to do a fund drive to help the storm victims in North Carolina and elsewhere thru Treasurenet. I quickly received it and was encouraged to go ahead. I wanted to build up to 200 toy boxes at once and have them delivered East and South of me. But I soon realized that the help I requested toward the logistics was not going to happen. So I thanked them for the support and backed out of endeavor. I believe raising the money ($12,000) and building the toy boxes was the easy part.... the back end of this endeavor is the hardest part as it is here. But THANKS to those who supported it.

EDIT: I'm not good at this cut and paste thingy.... sorry.



https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=2024+franklin+tn.+toy+drive#
https://www.wkrn.com/video/annual-police-toy-drive-kicking-off-in-franklin-tuesday/10206628/

 

[Limitool]

I went Fri morning to the Franklin PD to have a breakfast with all the officers and to watch all the toy boxes go out for 2024. I believe this year was the best one yet. Every toy box (12) was absolutely filled to the top along with huge bags containing more toys on top of each toy box.

I want to give a personal THANK YOU to Dave Ramsey for his help again in supplying many of the toys. His organization even bought 6 bicycles to go with the six boxes he helped fill. But the community did outstanding job with a huge overflow in which to chose from.