 Toys for Tots, a program that has helped many families in need around the holidays. In 1947, Marine Corps Reservist Major Bill Hendricks started the program with his wife by hand making a raggedy and all. It was such a success, the Marine Corps Reserve adopted the program the following year. Once the Marine Corps Reserve got a hold of it, it turned into a nationwide campaign at each reserve center. The renowned success of the program resulted in Marine veteran Walt Disney creating the now famous logo. Many celebrities including John Wayne, John Glenn and Clint Eastwood have endorsed the program over the years. By the time 1970 rolled around, Toys for Tots collected and distributed nearly 6 million new and used toys per year and by 1980, the program was only accepting new toys. In 1990, Toys for Tots conducted a three-week promotion on television programs and raised nearly $3 million, and set the Guinness Book of World Records by distributing 7.9 million toys. During times of tragedy, Toys for Tots provided over 2.5 million toys to children who were affected by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The program also held special events for children in 2001 who lost to parents on September 11. And now, in 2017, the Marine Corps Reserve celebrated 70 years of Toys for Tots. Throughout Toys for Tots history, more than 542 million toys have been distributed to more than 250 million children and continues to spread holiday cheer.