Orthman Donates to Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation

Orthman Manufacturing presented a $3,000 check today to Marine Corps Corporal Charles Huntsman to support the Marine Corps Toys For Tots Foundation.

Huntsman, an employee of Orthman as well as a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, worked with the Company to raise the money over the holiday season. Orthman purchased a 50” LCD TV, then Huntsman and 4 other Marines- Gunnery Sergeant Carpio, Sergeant Beaverness, Sergeant Kruse, and Corporal Stephens- sold raffle tickets to Orthman employees and others to give the television away. About $1,500 worth of tickets were sold, and then Orthman Manufacturing matched that amount and donated it to the Toys For Tots Foundation.

The funds will be used to purchase and distribute toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the central Nebraska area. The goal of the Toys for Tots Foundation is to “deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.”

 “This is a great cause, and we’re happy to be part of it,” said Orthman President John McCoy. “Charlie is a great employee, and his service, as well as his fellow soldiers, are the ones that deserve the credit. Many thanks go out to them and all of our generous employees for this opportunity to help.”

Corporal Huntsman said helping to provide a special gift for children that otherwise might go without is worth the effort. “The families here, and others in the area deserve this.” said Huntsman. “We don’t want to leave anyone out, are we are proud to help.” he said.

The cash received will be used  to purchase toys later this year