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Each year for 21 years, the Anderson County Toy Run has worked hard to raise funds for children at Christmas.
In February, there is a Chili Cook off; in April, June, and August, there are poker runs; and in October, there is a Parade Run and final effort to raise funds for that year.
Local churches help gather the list of the children, and at 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Oak Ridge Kmart and Clinton Walmart, 150 children were greeted by Santa Claus and volunteers and staff of the Anderson County Toy Run and local football teams, churches, and other organizations who helped the children shop.
The parents are not allowed to go with the children so the children may make all of their purchases on their own. The most amazing thing about this shopping spree is that almost all of the children, when asked what they want to buy, say “I want to get something for my mom, dad, sister, or brother.”
Even at this young age, they already know that it is far better to give than to receive.
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