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ALTAMONT — Labette County Toys for Tots recently released the following statement from its Facebook page: “Since 2013, Audra and Ben Cochran have had the privilege of running the Labette County Toys for Tots campaign under the Marine Corps Reserve program. It has been one of the most meaningful things we have ever done for this community. Every year, we get to help over 600 kids in Labette County have a Christmas they deserve.
But after 12 seasons, our own kids are entering the years where being present matters more than ever. Junior high. High school. Sports. Events. All of the moments we do not get a second chance at.
So this season begins a transition.
We are looking for the next committed community leader or small team who would like to take over the coordination of Labette County Toys for Tots. Ideally, you would learn and shadow this year while we still run point, and then step fully into leadership next season. We already have a system in place, and we will continue to donate building space for Toys for Tots use.
We are not disappearing. We are shifting from lead coordinators to supportive hands so we can be present for our own daughters while still helping this program thrive.
See TOYS, Page 2.
“If you are interested in helping lead this or know someone who would be a good fit, please reach out. Labette County steps up for 600 kids every year. We just need the next leader to step forward for the next chapter.”
Applications for this year’s program will open the week of Thanksgiving. To learn more about Labette County Toys for Tots, visit https://www. facebook.com/LabetteToys-ForTots, https://labettecounty. toysfortots.org/, email Labettecounty@toysfortots. org, or call 620-222-0908.
