Radio M*A*S*H - Day Two

Today, orders were filled for about 900 children. The total count has increased slightly. There was a minor disaster overnight when the automatic sprinklers for the landscaping went off. A fair number of toys got soaked. Some were salvaged and others had to be thrown away. The National Guard soldiers brought towels and fans to dry things out.

An old man hand made these little rocking horses. Legacy EMS bought his entire stock.

Teachers from Johnson Elementary sorting and straightening things out. They also filled some orders, including their own school.
Soldiers from the Texas Army National Guard loading an order for an organization to distribute to the children on their list.


Filled orders awaiting pick up. The Bryan Bombshells, Johnson Elementary School teachers, students from Grimes County 4-H, a boys baseball team and others filled these orders.

Bicycle donations.
Cash donations.

Volunteers filling orders.





Children from Snook Elementary dropping off their toy and cash donations.

Some donations. No beer in the cooler - toys instead.

Wal-Mart and Toys R Us gave us good discounts on our purchases.