Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. collects toys for Toys for Tots

For the 15th year, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. offices are collecting toys to be distributed by the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. Toys will be collected until Dec. 15, when they will be picked up and distributed by Toys for Tots to approved local social welfare agencies, church groups and other organizations.

“Collecting toys is a favorite annual tradition in our office, and part of our commitment to the community for nearly 60 years” said Managing Partner Chris Smith. “We know that the last couple of years have been difficult for many families, and we are proud to do our part to make the holidays brighter for as many families as we can.”

In 2020, Toys for Tots in Lee County distributed 61,110 toys to 27,831 children, an increase from 55,321 toys to 16,422 children in 2019. In Collier County, Toys for Tots distributed 14,780 toys to 5,155 children in 2020.

The public is invited to bring new, unwrapped toys for newborn children through age 12 to any of the five Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz offices, which will also collect donations to Toys for Tots of North Central Lee County. In addition, members of the firm also donate toys for the drive.

Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz locations accepting Toys for Tots donations include:

· Fort Myers – Downtown: 1515 Broadway St., 239-334-1146
· Cape Coral – 461 Del Prado Blvd., 239-574-5575
· Naples – 2590 Northbrooke Plaza Drive, Suite 105, 239-514-0924
· Lehigh Acres – 4802 Lee Blvd., 239-368-6101
· Port Charlotte – New Office: 2602 Tamiami Trail, 941-624-2393

In addition to donations of toys, monetary donations also are accepted at www.toysfortots.org.

About Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz

Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A., has offered a full complement of professional legal services to Southwest Florida clients since 1962. The firm’s experienced attorneys are board certified by the Florida Bar, and their areas of practice include personal injury and accidents, fall and premises liability, wrongful death, motorcycle and truck accidents, medical malpractice, real estate, commercial litigation, construction law, wills, and estate planning and administration. With offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Lehigh Acres and Port Charlotte, attorneys can be reached by calling 239-500-HURT or visiting JusticeStartsNow.com.