(Trenton, NJ) -- Your Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, hosted a free community event this week to spread holiday cheer and collect toys for children in need. The free “Photos with Santa” event brought families together for a festive afternoon, capturing cherished memories with Santa Claus and generously donating toys to the team’s annual Toy Drive.

“We are so grateful for the overwhelming support from our community,” said Trenton Thunder President Jeff Hurley. “Thanks to your kind donations, we collected a mountain of toys that will bring joy to countless children in need this holiday season. We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for so many.”

Thanks to Thunder fans generous donations, your Thunder collected a mountain of toys that will bring joy to countless children in need this holiday season.

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The Trenton Thunder have drawn over 10.7 million fans over 30 years and have won the three major awards that Minor League Baseball teams can win; the Johnson Trophy for the "Nation's Best Franchise", the Larry MacPhail Trophy for Outstanding Club Promotion, and the Bob Frietas Award for Long-Term Success (Given by Baseball America). The team has given back over $8.5 million worth of goods, services, and monetary donations through Trenton Thunder Charities, under the Grand Slam We Care Foundation umbrella. The Thunder can be found online at trentonthunder.com