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43 · Monday, December 26, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Chantal Ayotte/Metroland Media Group Founder of Safetynet Children and Youth Charities Bill Shields (left) and M for Men owner Patrizio Del Bianco (right) load up a car full of the donated toys to go to deserving homes this Christmas. M for Men's 10th annual Toy y Drive a complete p success! For ten consecutive years, M for Men has held yet another successful toy drive to benefit local children during the holiday season. "The Give a Gift Get a Gift event is all about sharing with those in need to ensure that every child has a Christmas gift every year," said M for Men's owner Patrizio DelBianco. For this year's toy drive Patrizio sought out Safetynet Children and Youth Charities. Safetynet's Executive Director, Bill Shields said "At this time of year we have a number of families who cannot afford gifts for their children and this is why it is so important to have this assistance from M for Men. We have people coming in until Christmas Eve needing support for Christmas. That is why Safetynet Children and Youth Charities is so appreciative of companies like M for Men for stepping up to assist. We could not do it without them." "We have exceeded our expectations for this year's toy drive, but we couldn't have done it without the generosity of our wonderful clients. Thank you Oakville." said Patrizio. DelBianco added that this spring M for Men will be participating in a clothing drive in conjunction with Safetynet. For more information about the toy and clothing drive, contact M for Men at 905 338-0388 or visit www.safetynetservices.ca. Santa is coming to town Photo by Michael Ivanin/ Metroland Media Group Over a month ago, Santa made his first 2011 appearance in downtown Oakville during the Oakville Santa Claus Parade. Now with only days left until his big night, it is important for all of us to remember the true spirit of f Christmas ­ giving. ON SALE December 27 - December 30 340 Lakeshore Road East Oakville 905-338-0388