WALLINGFORD, Conn. — The CT Lottery has officially launched the 12th edition of its “Give a Child a Toy, Not a Ticket” Holiday Toy Drive.
Beyond securing toys for children who are receiving medical treatment, the initiative is meant to remind people not to give children lottery tickets as a gift during the holiday season, which is quickly approaching.
This year’s toy drive began on Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 19.
Collection sites are located throughout Connecticut at participating Cumberland Farms and U-Haul stores, as well as at CT Lottery headquarters in Wallingford and Fanatics Sportsbook locations statewide.
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According to a recent CT Lottery release, all toys collected will be donate

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