RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University women's basketball programs have officially partnered with Toys for Tots leading up to the Holiday season, securing donation locations at the main entrance to McBrayer Arena on the concourse. Across the next four weeks, the Toys for Tots donation bins will be available at every home basketball game beginning with the men's & women's doubleheader against Eastern Illinois and Union College on Monday, Nov. 22 and closing with the men's & women's doubleheader on Dec. 18.

For each toy donated a ticket stub will be entered for a grand prize announced on Dec. 18. The package will include exclusive EKU gear plus additional items from the athletics department.

Only during the following games will the Toys for Tots bins be available:
Men's Basketball
11/22 vs. Eastern Illinois
12/11 vs. Marshall
12/15 vs. Midway
12/18 vs. Northern Kentucky

Women's Basketball
11/22 vs. Union
11/27 vs. Xavier
12/9 vs. Chattanooga
12/18 vs. Pikeville
For those interested in donating, Toys for Tots has provided following guidelines:
What kind of toys can I donate?
-- New
-- Unwrapped
-- Preferably around the $10 or above price range
-- Books are a prime gift

What kind of toys are NOT allowed?
-- Used toys
-- Toys that look like realistic weapons
-- Toys with candy or food
-- Toys with chemicals (i.e. experimental labs, acid, crystal projects, etc.)

What ages of children are eligible to receive toys?
-- Ages 0 to 14 years are eligible