Kentucky Toy Drive




Kentucky Toy Drive

By Daniel Guerriero
12:00 AM Fri December 17, 2021

A few days ago six states in the midwestern United States were ravaged by a series of tornadoes. Of the several states that are impacted, one of the areas most severely affected by the tornadoes is Dawson Springs, Kentucky. In fact, 75% of the town is completely destroyed. As a vulnerable community where one-third of the population lives below the poverty line, the residents of Dawson Springs are greatly at risk of being unable to restore a sense of normalcy in their lives any time soon. 

We need your help.

A few days ago six states in the midwestern United States were ravaged by a series of tornadoes. Of the several states that are impacted, one of the areas most severely affected by the tornadoes is Dawson Springs, Kentucky. In fact, 75% of the town is completely destroyed. As a vulnerable community where one-third of the population lives below the poverty line, the residents of Dawson Springs are greatly at risk of being unable to restore a sense of normalcy in their lives any time soon. 

*Photos courtesy of weather.com and wevv.com.

When we first saw the devastation, we knew that there must be a way for LIG Global and our incredible volunteers to help those in need. We then were connected to Ashley Kearny of Pennyrile Gymnastics in Madisonville, Kentucky who is helping coordinate a series of relief efforts aimed at their neighbors in Dawson Springs. The first project we saw as an opportunity to spring into action is a toy drive for the children. Now through December 21, we are collecting as many wrapped gifts for individuals aged 1-19 and sending them to Ashley Kearny at 110 Abbott Lane Madisonville, KY 42431. She will then be organizing a day for parents to come to the gymnastics school and pick up toys for their children in hopes of restoring some sense of togetherness and community in these difficult times. 

 

Here are three options for sending gifts to Kentucky:

1. Purchase and wrap a gift aimed at any individual from 1-19 years of age. Then send the gift to Ashley Kearny at 110 Abbott Lane Madisonville, KY 42431. Be sure that the gift arrives by 12/21.

2. Purchase a gift on Amazon, select the wrap my gift option at checkout, and send a gift directly to Ashley Kearney at 110 Abbott Lane Madisonville, KY 42431. 

3. Lastly, if you struggle to purchase gifts, or are pressed for time, feel free to send us Amazon gift cards that we will then use to purchase a variety of toys for the kids. This can be done digitally and sent via email to Daniel@LIGGlobal.org.

 

We thank you ahead of time for all donated toys. The pain and suffering this community is experiencing is unimaginable. Let's spread a little holiday cheer and get involved today!