My mustang girl ran out and got some more toys for the collection box on the second day. We keep the boxes going until Dec 5th. Then, we call in the Marines for EVAC. Usually, they show up with a extended van, but last year it was a 22 foot box truck. Dec 5th gives the unit an almost 20 day time duration to get the toys sorted and distributed in time for Christmas. It is a big undertaking. My thought is, I can't convince folks to make a donation- hell I can't convince folks to come out of the rain. In fact, when I suggest it, some folks will still in the rain for spite (just because I suggested coming it). The Mustang girl has much better convincing skills. Hence, I think even the tightest of tight wads out there, would give a toy, because she asks! Plus, she is planning to buy toys every couple of days. That's big heart and a deep soul fellas.