Boca Raton Airport Authority’s Annual Toys for Tots Drive Spreads Holiday Joy for the Seventh Consecutive Year

In a heartening tradition marking its seventh year, the Boca Raton Airport Authority, along with dedicated Airport Tenants including Atlantic Aviation, Boca Aircraft Maintenance, Boomers, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Privaira, Reliable Jet Maintenance, Lynn University, Civil Air Patrol, and Signature Aviation, has once again rallied the community for its annual Toys for Tots toy drive.

This year’s efforts resulted in the collection of approximately 1,000 toys, 10 bikes, and a dozen scooters, all dedicated to ensuring a special holiday for the children of Palm Beach County. Notable contributors include the Boca Raton Community High School NJROTC, as well as Fantasy Cares, which donated over 300 toys, aligning with its mission to bring a charitable element to fantasy leagues.

The Boca Raton Airport Authority acknowledges the outstanding participation of its tenants and the broader Boca Raton community, showcasing the collective spirit that defines the region. Atlantic Aviation’s heartfelt effort stands out, collecting 4 bicycles and over 5 full boxes of toys.

Executive Director Clara Bennett expressed her delight, stating, “The Boca Raton Airport Authority, our tenants, and people throughout Boca Raton take pride in helping the Marine Corps achieve their goal of making sure as many children in Palm Beach County can have a special holiday. Toys have the power to make us smile, laugh, and create memories that will last a lifetime, and that is why we are so delighted to have been able to collect toys once again this year.”

The Boca Raton Airport Authority extends heartfelt thanks to its tenants and the local community for their amazing participation this year, demonstrating the power of the community to bring joy to the lives of local children.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.