TODAY   |  December 13, 2012

Avon donates over $331,000 to TODAY toy drive

Francine McDonald, an Avon Lady from Garden City, N.Y., announces the company will be donating over $331,000 in clothing to the 19th annual TODAY toy drive.

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>>> over the past few weeks, the folks who stopped by our plaza have really shown their holiday spirit, contributing to toys. today's gifts are already on their way to babies born by poverty in new york and california. we want to thank everyone who made a contribution to feel special.

>> and celebrating ave ving avon , from garden city , tell us what avon is donating this year?

>> i'm here from avon associates and the representatives worldwide for the 300,0$300,000 valued gift.

>> wow.

>> to the children in need this holiday season .

>> that's an incredible gift. what are you donating?

>> toys, clothing, outer wear. these are from tiny tilia.

>> do you hope they help a certain group of kids? do you have somebody in mind?

>> wherever they want to send them to the children that need it.

>> you have a broad reach, for sure, whether empowering women or helping with domestic violence. we appreciate everything avon has given over the years. francine mcdonald, thank you.

>> don't figure get until december 21st , you can donate on the plaza and online, go to todayshow.com for more details