For more information about Leader Express visit:
~The Custom Companies, Inc has been a long time supporter of WCPF.
Custom Companies, Inc is a full service transportation company located in
Northlake, IL. Each year Custom Co. generously donates semi trucks to
WCPF that enables us to deliver thousands of toys to DCFS locations.
For more information about Custom Companies, Inc visit:
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"LEGACY OF SWEETNESS" TOY DRIVE
Friendly Toy Drive Competition Between Schools
HOSTED: NOVEMBER 2, 2009 - DECEMBER 1, 2009
WCPF created a special Toy Drive for schools called the
"Legacy of Sweetness".
This is a friendly competition between schools of any grade level. The top 3
schools that collect the most toys will receive the "Legacy of Sweetness" Toy
Drive trophy to display at there school, and it is presented to the 3 schools
by a Payton family member. This can be during a full school assembly
or small groupof students that took charge of the event.
To make this toy drive fair all schools must begin and end at the same time.
This drive is hosted during the entire month of November.
This event was especially designed to benefit children to:
*Teach the importance of 'giving back'.
*Promote teamwork as they work together to accomplish a goal.
*Encourage children to reach out to there community to show
support for the less fortunate.
2009 "Legacy Of Sweetness" Schools Participating:
River Woods Elementary School- Naperville
John Marshal Law School (Ent., Media & Sports Law Society) - Chicago
Summit Hill Junior High School - Frankfort
Saint Patrick High School- Chicago
Springman Middle School - Glenview
McHenry High School West Campus - McHenry
Sandwich Middle School - Sandwich
Saint Viator High School - Arlington Heights
Tutor Time - Aurora
The Learning Experience - Crest Hill
Southbury Elementary - Oswego
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2009 Legacy WINNERS:
1st Place: Saint Patricks High School
2nd Place: Saint Viator High School
3rd Place: McHenry High School West Campus
2008 Legacy WINNERS:
1st Place: Saint Viator High School - Arlington Heights
(collected 20 boxes of new toys)
2nd Place: Saint Patrick High School - Chicago
(collected 12 boxes of new toys)
3rd Place: Fox Chase Elementary School - Oswego
(collected 6 boxes of new toys)
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Walter Payton always believed it was important to
giving back.......And so do we!
"There are a lot of studies that show that one act of kindness to these children has a 40%
chance of making that child have a completely different outcome in their life. What we hope,
is that we can get a kid to believe in somethingand to believe in themselves. Children have always brought a tremendous amount of joy to me and I feel that if you can catch them at a
young age you can really change a life." ~Walter Payton #34
"Gifts during the Holidays for abused and neglected children may not seem like alot, but in
terms of establishing self-worth, confidence, and a feeling of pride, I believe it may mean everything. I want them to feel good about themselves and to have self-esteem and
self-respect and they deserve - just as much as the kid down the street. Can you imagine
the impact this has on these kids?..... Can you imagine?" - Walter Payton
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How Can YOU Get Involved?
*Volunteer your time to help us sort toys at our warehouse located
in Wood Dale, Illinois during November & December.
*Donate new toys by dropping them at a Community Drop Site.
*Host A Toy Drive at your place of work, school, place of worship,
health club, home or any other location that you are involved with.
*Help with Toy Drive pick-ups and deliver the toys to our warehouse.
*Get your community, local school, library, etc. involved in collecting toys!
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Messages from just a couple Foster Care Organizations:
"Nothing can match the sparkle in their eyes as they opened their presents. Many of these children are abandoned by their families, abused or neglected, and unfortunately, not often enough are their lives touched by human kindness. What youhave given to these children
can not be measured in terms of dollars and cents. You have given them so much more.
You have given them hope where there was none - and that in itself is truly priceless."
- Lifelink
"The Walter and Connie Payton Foundation has been a blessing and a beacon of light in the
lives of thousands of children in care over the years. Despite the economic woes of this state
and country Connie Payton and her staff exhibited a sincere passion and spirit of benevolence that is unmatched. Each year DCFS staff and volunteers look forward to partnering with the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation to bring joy to the hearts of thousands of children and youth during the holiday season." - Arthur Bishop, Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Illinois DCFS
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2009 WCPF Volunteers Awards
Scott Sleezer - City Of Yorkville
Bryan Feldman
Volunteer Business of the Year:
Keystrokes Transcription Service - Yorkville, IL
2008 WCPF Volunteers Awards
Rudy Lopez - Leader Express Warehouse Manager
Tom Feddor - Annual Printers Row Toy Drive in Chicago
Volunteer Business of the Year: MVP Plumbing - Montgomery, IL
In The Spirit Of "Sweetness" Award: Mr. Chris Wegner
"Helping A Child Is A Gift You Give Yourself"
~Walter Payton #34
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