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37 · Friday, December 18, 2009 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com M For Men Annual Toy Drive Patrizio DelBianco is quick to give credit to the Oakville's firefighters' annual Toy Drive for making all the difference in children's lives at Christmas. "They are truly Santa's Helpers," he said. If that's the case, then Patrizio is their right hand man. Make that his clients who are the firefighter's right hand men and women. It's their generosity that has made this toy drive so successful, he added. For the past seven years, the owner of M for Men has sent everyone on his client list requests for donations in support of the Oakville Firefighters Toy Drive. "I feel that we are so lucky to have so much, which makes sharing our good fortune absolutely necessary," said Patrizio. "We have so many families without the basics around Christmas time. All I want is for someone to know that we have people out there that really do care." Even in this time of economic hardship, this year's effort is surpassing last year's. Having enough donations to fill a cube van, Patrizio is humbled by the response. "I would like to thank all of my clients and friends for all of their donations. They have all come through to make this year, the best toy drive yet." He added, "We are just so happy to be doing this year after year, and this year is no exception. " The store's contributions to the Toy Drive began at the very beginning when Patrizio moved his Toronto business to Oakville (340 Lakeshore Rd. E.) in 2002, expanding the shop's sportswear repertoire to include handmade suits from Pal Zileri's Sartoriale line. M for Men quickly became a gathering spot for the fashion-conscious. Younger clientele were eager to build a wardrobe worthy of their up and coming status while more mature men weary of their old suit and tie wanted something that took them out of the workplace. M for Men is a lifestyle destination more than a Fashion meets Function Cashmere knit and leather gloves with texting finger cutouts! Aubergine, pine and black. Sizes small to large. $95 Photo by Karen Newman/Metroland Media Group Ltd. Men were invited to come in to M for Men with a toy and they would receive a clothing discount. Firemen from the Oakville Fire Dept. came by today to collect the toys that were in the store and some will be delivered tomorrow to OTMH. (L-R) Dave Kraemer, Neil Bickerton, Stephan Bobesich, Johnathon Kone, Patrizio Del Bianco, Tim Draper and Andrew Stephenson. clothing store, said its owner -- it's attitude without compromise. The clean, tailored craftsmanship synonymous with European clothiers dominates Patrizio's inventory such designers include Pal Zileri, Xacus, Lacoste, Andrea Palombini and Gran Sasso. From extreme style to classic lines, M for Men offers a vast selection of business casual to denim. 209 LAKESHORE ROAD EAST Downtown Oakville (905)845-2031 www.barringtons.ca Mon - Wed: 9-6 Thu & Fri: 9-8 Sat: 9-5 Sun: 12-5 · Falafel · Souvlaki · Shawarma · Taboule · Seafood Mixed Grill Designed for You When you step into Canadian Sound, you will find smart solutions to home theatre laid out in such a way you can envision it in your own home. We have been designing large and small home theatre systems for over 23 years and we know our stuff. Outstanding service I Competitive pricing Pay us a visit! 905.844.7600 85 Navy Street, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 2Z2 info@canadiansound.com Dorval Downtown Oakville O Open Tuesday - Sunday · Closed Monday (905) 339-FOOT (3668) canadiansound.com OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 11-11 Fri.-Sat. 11-11:30 905.338.1888 Lakeshore Rd. Kerr 134 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville