Aug 22, 2014
2010 - Inaugural event to benefit the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Foundation. An estimated $6,000 in new toys was collected with the help of 85 participants. A 'bear viewing' party was held at the Classic Club in Palm Desert with all 100 dressed bears on display and U.S. Marines from Twenty-nine Palms attended to receive the generous donation for their program. Attendees were asked to vote on their favorite bears. Awards were given to:
Jen Smith of Jen Smith Graphic and Design - Best Dressed (Cowboy Bear)
Tiffany Lara and Cindy Doane of Albert Management - Most Creative (French Artist Bear)
Leslie Spoor of Executive Errands - Bear Extraordinaire (Superhero Bear)