The first Muscle Beach Toy Drive took place December
14, 15, & 16 at the Weight Pen. Over 450 toys and
$300.00 in cash donations were raised for the Venice
Bible Tabernacle Church. The church is dedicated to
providing toys to homeless and needy children in Venice
and the surrounding area.
The Toy Drive was sponsored by Joe Wheatley Productions,
Bobybuilding.com, Iron Man Magazine, HeadBlade and
Muscle & Fitness. Each individual who donated.
received a gift from the sponsors and all the gifts
were very popular.
The Church Choir performed on Saturday afternoon
and drew in the Boardwalk crowd.
What would a toy Drive be without Santa Claus A.K.A
Joe Wheatley and his helpers. Special Thanks to Barb
Garcia, Delinia Lewis, Cheryl Stoneham and Marie Cunningham
for their enthusiasm and energy along the Boardwalk.
A highlight of the afternoon included the presentation
of a Certificate of Appreciation to John Balik from
the City of Los Angeles and Councilmen Bill Rosendahl
for his work and support of bodybuilding activities
at Muscle Beach.
The challenge is out for the 2008 Season with a Venice
Christmas Parade which will culminate with the Toy Drive.
We encourage everyone to participate in next years event
and donate to a very worthy cause.
