12,000 children to receive toys through Kids2Kids

More than 24,000 toys were donated to the 14th annual Kapco’s Kids2Kids Christmas Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 14. Company officials said that is the second highest total in history, but they are still counting the donations from 160 schools and businesses. More than 12,000 low-income children in southeastern Wisconsin will receive toys this Christmas thanks to the efforts of about 450 volunteers. Handler Cindy Phillips walked a reindeer through the lobby filled with thousands of toys (top photo). Amanda and Evelyn, 10, Lindstrom enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate outside the Grafton metal stamping company. Chris Reitzner (left) helped Chase Majinski roast marshmallows. Grafton High School’s Chamber Singers performed Christmas carols during the event.             Photos by Sam Arendt