Annual Toy Drive Honors MSHP Corporal Who Died In The Line Of Duty

KSMU | By Michele Skalicky

Published December 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM CST

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is hosting the 14th annual Corporal John A. “Jay” Sampietro Jr. Toy Drive through December 20th.

The drive is held each year in remembrance of Sampietro who died in the line of duty in 2005.

Toys that are collected will be given to children who are in the hospital.

You’re asked to donate new, packaged toys such as coloring and activity books, board games, Legos, DVDs, handheld electronic games, art supplies and toys for infants.

You can drop off donations at the West Tower entrance of Cox South; at MSHP Troop D Headquarters, 3131 E. Kearney; and at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, 3860 S. Campbell.

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Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.

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