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CHiPs for Kids handed out thousands of toys to Morongo Basin children over the holidays

The California Highway Patrol once again conducted their annual “CHiPs for Kids” toy drive this holiday season. Officer Michael Radford from the CHP’s Morongo Basin Station said that they received over 2300 donated toys and gifts from local residents.  

Eight CHP officers, along with four senior volunteers and a member of the CHPs clerical staff distributed the toys to approximately 1000 children between December 17th and December 24th.

Officer Radford said that the drive was, “a great success due to the hard work and generosity of many people of the Morongo Basin. We are very thankful to all involved.” 

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