- December 26, 2024
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Michael’s 'Ohana has partnered with Terry Johnson of Baldy Athletics to host a holiday toy drive for the youth of Daytona Beach.
This drive is led by Little Miss North Florida Gianna Capri, of Ormond Beach, and her brothers Bobby and Anthony Capri. Gianna is the niece of Michael Alberico, who the Michael's 'Ohana organization is named after.
Baldy Athletics is a nonprofit organization which assists youth financially, educationally and with skill development. Since 2015, the organization provides mentoring, tutoring, athletic skills training and AAU competition to basketball, flag football and baseball players in the Volusia County area, a press release states.
Gianna met Johnson when she was just 3 years old through the Daytona Beach Police Athletic League. Her father, Craig Capri, was a coach and brother Bobby and Anthony played basketball for the league. Gianna was a cheerleader. The Capri family has kept in touch with Johnson over the past several years, participating in many of his basketball programs, according to the press release.
In the past Michael’s ‘Ohana has been involved with several holiday initiatives from northeast to central Florida. This year, Gianna wanted to create a toy drive for the children of Daytona Beach as this was her uncle's favorite time of year.
To participate, donate directly though the Michael’s ‘Ohana Amazon Wishlist. Additionally, the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Volunteer Network will be the available drop-off location of any new toy items.
If your organization or school would like to join Michael’s ‘Ohana Holiday Toy Drive, contact Jennifer Capri at [email protected]. The last day to collect new toys will be Dec. 13.
