20th annual UAB Holiday Toy Drive underway

Written by Natalie Wade

December 06, 2013
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Present sized Support the annual toy drive by donating new, unwrapped toys suitable for children ages infant-12 years. Toys will be collected until noon Dec. 10.

Collection boxes are located in buildings throughout campus, including the Administration Building, Campbell Hall, CH19, Cudworth Hall, FAB, Kaul Building, Heritage Hall, Hoehn, Lister Hill Library, School of Nursing and the UAB Police Department just to name a few.

Sterne Library is also participating again this year. Library fines not exceeding $25 will be waived when you bring in the overdue books and a new, unwrapped toy. Waiver will be applied to current overdue books and fines only.

Direct questions to Eric Thompson at 975-0250 or mcshawn@uab.edu.

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Event Date: December 10

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