MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop D Headquarters, 3131 East Kearney Street, Springfield, Missouri 65803
News Release
For further information please contact:
Sergeant Jason M. Pace
(417) 895-6868
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November 16, 2016
EMPHASIS:
10th Annual Corporal John A. "Jay" Sampietro Jr. Toy Drive Kickoff
Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, announces the kickoff of the 10th Annual Corporal John A. "Jay" Sampietro Jr. Toy Drive. The toy drive will begin on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, and will conclude on Monday, December 19, 2016.
The toy drive is a cooperative effort between the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, the Children’s Miracle Network of Cox Health, and the citizens we serve. The toy drive is designed to brighten the holiday for children who are forced to spend the Christmas season in the hospital. Troopers will personally deliver the donated toys to children in the Cox Health Pediatric Unit in Springfield on December 20, 2016.
Toy donations may be made at the Springfield Krispy Kreme Doughnuts location, 3860 S. Campbell Avenue, Springfield, Missouri. Anyone who donates a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more will receive a free, dozen original Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts in exchange. Toy needs include coloring/activity books, board games, Hot Wheels, action figures, age appropriate DVD movies, small handheld electronic games, Legos, art supplies, blocks, or infant toys. Additional toy drop-off locations in Springfield include: Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D Headquarters, Ferrell-Duncan Clinic, The Turner Center, and the Cox South Medical Center-West Tower. This toy drive is in remembrance of Corporal John A. "Jay" Sampietro Jr., who died in the line of duty in 2005. His death has left a huge void in the lives of his family, friends, and co-workers.
“This toy drive has proven to be a great way to honor Cpl. Sampietro's memory,” said Capt. Villanueva. “The Patrol is honored to participate and to bring a little bit of joy and happiness to sick children who are in the hospital during the Christmas holidays."
The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober.
“Don’t Violate The Trust.”
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