Cherokee Nation
12/09/2024 | Press release | Archived content
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa donates thousands of toys to Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots for the holiday season
TULSA, Okla. - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is amping up Santa's sleigh this year by donating 2,200 toys to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots of Rogers, Mayes and Craig County in time for the holiday season.
Hard Rock Tulsa, Cherokee Nation Entertainment's flagship casino destination, held its annual toy drive during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, allowing qualifying casino guests to bring in a new, unused toy in exchange for complimentary One Star Rewards gifts. In just a few hours, the casino resort had doubled the number of toys it collected in 2023.
"At Hard Rock, we value the ability to make great memories that last, and we believe in creating those positive moments even beyond our doors," said Martin Madewell, general manager of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. "This gift event is extremely special to us each year because it allows our team to celebrate the spirit of giving alongside our guests and bring joy to local families that lasts a lifetime."
The toys were delivered to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign in Claremore, which has supported local children who might not have otherwise received toys for Christmas since 1990. Last year, the local campaign raised a total of 8,456 toys for nearly 1,200 local children, and it hopes to match that effort in 2024.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa donates toys to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots of Rogers, Mayes and Craig County. From left: Heather Sanders, Co-Coordinator, Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots of Rogers, Mayes and Craig County; Robert Tehee, Director of Marketing, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa."Hard Rock's contribution to our campaign is significant. It's incredible to think about how many additional children in our area who will have presents under the tree because of this donation," said Candra Lincecum, campaign coordinator for Toys for Tots of Rogers, Mayes and Craig County. "The 2023 holiday season left us with big shoes to fill, and we could not secure a storage facility due to the May tornado so it's been a challenging year for our campaign. However, we know that our success will be thanks to key community partners like Hard Rock Tulsa who truly make our mission possible."
Toys for Tots are accepting donations until Dec. 17, with distributions beginning on Dec. 20. For more information on the Rogers, Mayes and Craig County campaign, visit https://claremore-ok.toysfortots.org.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is the flagship property of Cherokee Nation Entertainment. From signature restaurants and gaming to award-winning live entertainment, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa offers the best amenities in Oklahoma. Information on upcoming shows at Hard Rock Live, Track 5., Riff's and Amp Bar is available online at www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com or by calling (918) 384-ROCK. The Hard Rock Live box office is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.