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Drive brings in treasures to the tune of $7K

Const. Caroline Rouillard helped spread Christmas cheer at the annual event
TimminsToday Staff

NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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The Annual Timmins Police Toy Drive, undertaken in partnership with Victim’s Services (Timmins and District) and the Bargain Shop (Algonquin Boulevard), has amassed over $7,000 in toys and treasures this year.

These toys are to be dispersed to local families in need of assistance so that area children will have the opportunity to celebrate Christmas with a new toy.

The campaign culminated with a final drive at the Bargain Shop hosted by Timmins Police under the direction of Const. Caroline Rouillard and Sarah Altman of Victim’s Services.

Const. Caroline tickled the ivories and sang Christmas carols with the talented vocal accompaniment of Veronique Moreau (Caroline’s sister).

The pair offered up a lot of Christmas cheer to help promote customer generosity in terms of donation of toys leading to the end of the campaign.

This is a job well done that will certainly benefit families who might be struggling financially this year.

A special note of gratitude must go out to The Bargain Shop's staff and store manager Diane Auger for their collective efforts to help in making this campaign so successful!

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