Soccer Donates to Toys for Tots

12/7/2011 10:40:00 AM | Women's Soccer

Murray State soccer helped to make the upcoming holiday season a little brighter for the lives of local children in Murray.

The Racers raised money this past summer, selling "Build A Bear" teddy bears featuring customized soccer clothing. The money raised by MSU soccer went to help purchase a number of toys by this year's freshman class that were donated to Toys for Tots of Murray.

"It is very nice to be able to give back to the community especially at this time of the year," assistant coach Claire Ward said. "It was great to see how hard our players worked to raise the money and also to see the enjoyment they had picking out the presents for the girls and boys."

"It was really special knowing that we were going to help a kids' Christmas," added freshman Erin Smith. "It was fun picking out the toys that I had played with in my childhood, knowing the excitmement the kids would have with the same gift. We know whoever gets these gifts will have a lot of fun.