BAYSIDE, NY(TIP): Senator John Liu, on December 16,  concluded his 2022 Holiday Toy Drive with thousands of toy donations for families of soldiers at the 77th Sustainment Brigade in Fort Totten, Queens. Toy donations were collected throughout the month of December at the office of Senator Liu in Bayside, Champions Martial Arts schools, PS 242Q, IBPS(International Buddhist Progress Society) and by Operation Child Rescue.

Senator John Liu stated, “The holiday season is the perfect time to give back and show our appreciation to the families of our local hometown heroes at Fort Totten, many of whom are stationed around the world and unable to spend time with their families. Donations came pouring in over the last month from individuals and groups looking to help make the holidays a little brighter this year. We are so grateful for this incredible outpouring of support!”

Chan Hoon Ro(노찬훈), headmaster of Flushing Champions Martial Arts, said, “We are so happy to have been a part of Senator Liu’s Toy Drive. Last month, we announced this event to our Champions Martial Arts students and everyone was so happy to donate toys. Champions Martial Arts helped donate 943 toys! It’s always good to educate our children about helping people in need and it’s a great feeling when they contribute for a good cause like this.”

Venerable Chueh Lin(覺麟法師), Abbess of FoGuang Shan New York Temple, said, “In this festive season, we do not forget to give gifts and blessings to military family, so that children can feel the care and warmth of the community. We’re happy to be a part of this wonderful event where we can show our appreciation to soldiers who serve on the front line. Thanks to Senator Liu for hosting this event every year.”

Toy donations will benefit hundreds of military families stationed out of the 77th Sustainment Brigade at Fort Totten in Bayside, Queens. The majority of soldiers will be deployed this holiday season.