This December, the Dimmitt Automotive Group enjoyed the holiday season in a special way. Sunday, December 10th was the 20th Annual Toys for Tots Rally in St. Petersburg, and Sunday, December 17th was the 1st Annual Toys for Tots Rally in Sarasota.
Toys for Tots, run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, distributes toys to the children of families who cannot afford gifts during the holiday season. This amazing program has a positive impact on a number of people’s lives, and directly impacts families in our Tampa Bay community.
All vehicles that participated in the 2023 rally donated loads of new, unwrapped toys this holiday season. In addition, every Dimmitt location offered a drop off box for toy donations from November up until the rally.
This year, over 100 vehicles joined the rallies. With each vehicle came new, unwrapped gifts for children. All makes and models were welcome to join the rally. Some vehicles that joined the rally included supercars, classic vehicles, trucks and many more! In St. Pete, the vehicles formed two lanes and wrapped around the Dimmitt Ultra Lux building. In Sarasota, the vehicles were organized in a parking garage next to The Sarasota Studio.
The St. Petersburg Rally started at the Dimmitt UltraLux Showroom and traveled to Midtown Tampa where everyone unloaded all the donated toys. We want to thank the deputies of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department for giving your time to support such an important cause and for escorting our drivers through Tampa Bay safely. This event couldn’t happen without your support.
The Sarasota Rally started at The Sarasota Studio and traveled to Concession Golf Club where everyone unloaded their donations.
Thank you so much to everyone who generously donated to our Toys for Tots Rally. We truly appreciate your donations! Thank you for making a difference in our community this holiday season.