Superstars Support Toys for Tots

The Stamford Advocate of Connecticut has an article looking at WWE's involvement in the Toys for Tots program. Recently, WWE stars Matt & Jeff Hardy, Carlito & Primo Colon and WWE diva Maria Kanellis were on hand at Tommy K's Vitamins in Stamford, CT. Stamford is also the home to the WWE's headquarters. The superstars signed autographs for fans as families brought in new toys to give as donations. Some families even traveled over 5 hours to make the event. Toys for Tots is a US Marine Corps Reserve program which collects unwrapped gifts to give to kids in need. According to the Advocates articles, it was a great success with the WWE and several heavy-metal musicians there to help support the effort.

From the Stamford Advocate:

"This is an amazing turnout," Marine Staff Sgt. Steven Savage said.

The crowds erupted with cheers when the wrestling stars arrived shortly after 12:40 p.m., rolling slowly up Research Drive in a motorcade of police and military vehicles.

The Hardys drew the loudest cheers when they emerged from the Stamford Police Department's tank-like armored personnel vehicle.

Squealing young girls rushed forward to snap photographs or just get a closer look at the pair.

"Jeff Hardy is easy on the
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eyes," said Joanie Ragusa, a Norwalk mother who brought her two children, Michael and Noelle, to the event.

Jeff and Matt Hardy said it was gratifying to take part in the event helping needy children celebrate Christmas.

"It's that time of the year, and there is a real need for it," Jeff Hardy said.

Great to see the superstars and divas involved in making some holiday wishes come true. The Hardys continue to be amongst the top wrestlers in the league as Jeff will battle for the WWE title at Armageddon this Sunday. Matt continues to wear the ECW title and it was recently announced he'll face Vladimir Kozlov in a non-title grudge rematch at the PPV.

Stamford Advocate article on WWE stars at Toys for Tots