Bonnie Lee

Hi, my name is Annabelle. I am a 14-year-old student in Montgomery County who has worked in partnership with Shepherd Pratt and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department for the last eight years, raising toys for kids in the community who are in need. This is my eighth toy drive this year. I am hoping to fill two U-Haul trucks full of toys this year to help my community. No amount is too small. All donations are accepted.

I’m a community girl who runs a fantastic toy drive during the winter in partnership with a nonprofit organization that gives back to women and children who have been abused or displaced. This year, I am raising money to help 60 families in my community with children who need help with back-to-school supplies and backpacks. The funds from this fundraiser will be used to purchase backpacks, folders, notebooks, pencils, pens, highlighters, Crayola crayons, erasers, scissors, rulers, and all the essential items that a child needs to succeed in returning to school. By providing these supplies, we can help children feel confident and prepared for the new school year, and support families who may be struggling to afford these necessities. I would really appreciate if you could share this story and invite people to donate. Any amount of donation would be grateful—$60 will fill five backpacks, and my goal is to fill 60 backpacks. Your support will make a meaningful difference for children and families in our community. Thank you for helping us give every child the tools they need to thrive!

Hello, my name is Annabelle Lee. I am 13 years old. For seven years, I've been doing a toy drive for my community for the kids in Montgomery County who would not otherwise have a Christmas. I, myself, coming through the system when I was young, saw that the kids had very little, so it has been my mission. Starting at five years old, I began working with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to bring joy to kids in my community and all of Montgomery County by doing a toy drive every year to raise donations to go shopping with the sheriffs to distribute the toys among those less fortunate. My longtime supporter, Big Lots, has closed the area store where we did our donations. We are currently being sponsored by Applebee's throughout the year, but this year, starting this month in April, we are doing a Christmas in April to kickstart our fun drive this year. I have been featured on many television stations. I look forward to raising more funds this year and supporting more kids in my community. It gives me great joy to give back to my community. I hope you can support and help me in this great cause of giving back.