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| FAMU President James H. Ammons presents a FM/AM radio and CD player to a student as part of his annual toy drive. |
Mrs. Judy Ammons presents CD players to students at FAMU’s Developmental Research School. |
Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) President James H. Ammons and first lady Judy Ammons kicked off the holiday season with their first annual toy drive. CD players and bicycles were distributed to more than 750 children ranging from ages five to 18. The program benefited children at the FAMU Developmental and Research School and three local community centers — Jack McLean, Jake Gaither and Walker-Ford. The Ammons also delivered bicycles (three for boys and three for girls) to each community center. Collecting the CD players and bicycles were a university collaboration.
“This holiday season is about more than giving presents,” said President Ammons. “It is about showing you care and are concerned; it is a time for family and friends to come today to celebrate the true meaning of the season.”
According to Phyllis Bush, supervisor of the Jack McLean Community Center, the children were grinning from ear to ear.
“The kids couldn’t wait to show their parents what they had received,” said Bush.
At two of the centers, the children received greetings from the FAMU men’s and women’s basketball teams, Mr. and Mrs. Florida A&M University and Student Government Vice President James Bland. They were entertained by the Marching “100” and the FAMU cheerleaders.
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