BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MIAMI-DADE RECIEVE TOYS AND $25,000 CHECK DONATION
Local Miami Beach resident Timothy Sykes put a smile on 200 kids’ faces at the Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade when he surprised them with bundles of gifts and a $25,000 donation to support the center’s after-school programs. Dressed in a blue “Hanukkah Harry” costume to represent his own religious character, Sykes greeted the kids and gave them each a special toy to celebrate the holiday season. This is the second year Sykes has given back to the Boys & Girls Club during the holiday season.
“It’s a great day when you can see the smile on the kids’ faces and the excitement that one toy can bring to them,” said Ronny Vera, Unit Director of Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade. “I know they are going to remember this day for a long time to come.”
“For me, the holidays are about giving back. I work with a lot of charities around the world year-round, but it’s also important to support your local community, especially during the holiday season when it’s difficult for a lot of families to be able to afford gifts for their children. The look on these kids’ faces is heartwarming,” said Sykes. “I am honored to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade and all of the great work they do to support our youth.”
