This week, Marblehead firefighters are delivering toys to hundreds of kids across the North Shore, thanks to the second annual Michael Havens Toy Drive.
People donated more than 700 toys to the drive, including microscopes, music, basketballs, games, puzzles and more.
The event honors Michael Havens, who organized a toy drive at the Gerry 5. He passed away in 2021, and last year his brother, Curt, restarted the tradition in his honor.
“My brother would be so happy that this tradition is continuing without him,” said Curt Havens, co-owner of The Beacon Restaurant.
“It’s a big haul and shows the generosity of Marbleheaders,” added Johnny Ray, Beacon co-owner.
Firefighter Tim Cronin was at The Beacon Restaurant on Monday, collecting all the toys to deliver to Girls Inc., St. Joseph’s Church and Catholic Charities, which will distribute them to kids in need across the North Shore.
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