Firefighters Kick Off Christmas Toy Campaign

November 9, 2006 The Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters Association got into the Christmas spirit this week with the kick-off of its 37th annual Help Santa Toy Parade. Organizers have started collecting new toys and cash donations, which can be dropped off at any area fire station before Dec. 20 or taken to the parade on Nov. 18. Since its start in 1969, the parade has collected more than 650,000 toys and $1.3 million in donations. The toys are distributed by the Salvation Army. Gently used toys ...