Trina HOSTS Toy Drive For Miami Hospital

by **J The Kidd** Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:01 pm

Slip-N-Slide artist Trina announced yesterday (December 3) the
participation of her Diamond Doll Foundation in the 1st annual “Jingle
Bell Toy Drive,” a benefit drive for the children of Miami’s Jackson
Hospital.

To kickoff the campaign, Trina will sign autographs and collect toys at the popular Miami barbershop The Chop Shop.

Attendees who bring a new, unwrapped toy will be treated to free haircuts, and surprise appearances from special guests.

The toys will be collected by Trina herself and individually given to the convalescing children of Jackson Hospital.

The toy drive coincides with Trina’s re-launching of her Diamond
Doll Foundation, which focuses on educating young women on self-esteem,
teen pregnancy, relationships, and community responsibility.

According to Trina, her renewed emphasis on community involvement is a
direct result of her belief that entertainers have a moral
responsibility to uplift the communities they influence.

“It’s important for entertainers to utilize our influence to get
involved and build awareness for community programs such as the Jingle
Bell Toy Drive,” Trina explained to us. “I am putting a renewed focus
and energy into the Diamond Doll foundation this coming year as we look
to help the less fortunate and provide motivation for young people to
improve their lives.”

Trina’s Jingle Bell Toy Drive is scheduled to commence at Jackson Hospital on December 14.