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Laffey Family of Cos. to hold annual toy drive

The Laffey Family of Companies will hold its Third Annual Easter Sealed with a Gift Toy DriveThird Drive to benefit the children of the Bronx Educational Facility, In 2007, Laffey donated $30,000 and delivered 525 toys to the kids which was double the number of toys delivered in 2006. As a corporate sponsor, the company's name will be displayed atop the Office Toy Box. The program will run from the first week in November until December 12, when the toys will be picked up by Holiday Helpers and delivered to the school. Laffey is looking for support by asking for a tax deductible donation of $250. Checks are payable to Easter Seals New York and mailed to: Cathy Poturny at Century 21 Laffey Associates, 55 Northern Blvd., Greenvale, N.Y. 11548.
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