Courtesy Photo | 151218-N-ZZ999-006 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Dec. 18, 2015) U.S. Navy Seabees...... read more read more
NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Dec. 28, 2015) U.S. Navy Seabees donated more than 70 toys for Toys for Tots toy drive on Naval Station Rota, Spain, Dec. 18, 2015.
Members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1’s Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) sold breakfast to raise more than $750 to purchase the toys for donation.
“It was important for CSADD to participate in Toys for Tots because it allowed for the members to make constructive decisions that benefits children in the community,” said Engineering Aide 3rd Class Marrissa Cochennic, NMCB 1 CSADD president. “This was an opportunity for us to give back while being a positive influence.”
Throughout the months of November and December, CSADD had five breakfast fundraiser events following morning quarters to allow Seabees to purchase pancakes or burritos.
“We went with the idea of breakfast sales because everyone is gathered in one location for morning formation before they disperse for the work day,” said Electronics Technician 3rd Class Charles Holbrook, from Charleston, S.C. “It was successful because we were able to raise a enough money to purchase toys for boys and girls ranging in age two to 10 years old. We purchased a variety of toys to included stuffed animals and puzzles that would be suitable for children in those age groups.”
While the fundraising provided for children in the community, NMCB 1 Seabees received their own comfort and joy during the deployment that keeps them separated from friends and family during the holidays.
“It made me happy to know even though we couldn’t have the ideal Christmas since we are deployed and away from our families,” said Cochennic, from Orange Park, Fla. “We were able to make someone else’s Christmas special.”
| Date Taken: | 12.28.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 12.30.2015 10:03 |
| Story ID: | 185461 |
| Location: | ES |
| Hometown: | CHARLESTON, SC, US |
| Hometown: | ORANGE PARK, FL, US |
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