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Operation Christmas Spirit Marches Onward

Rancho Santa Margarita organization seeks donations for its annual drive to help Camp Pendleton Marines at Christmas. Donate through Dec. 6.

Operation Christmas Spirit is under way and will continue through Dec. 6 as the Rancho Santa Margarita-based through the holidays.

Operation Help a Hero, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has plans to adopt more than 80 Camp Pendleton-based Marine and Sailor families for Christmas and make sure that they are able to enjoy a typical Christmastime experience.

Want to help? Donation bins are located at the at  22232 El Paseo.  

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Donate toys for children ages 2-12 or donate a gift card, allowing a family to purchase gifts of its own choosing. Ornaments and blankets or other "homemade goodies" can also be contributed. For more information, go to the Operation Help A Hero website.

The organization has served Marine Corps units since 2001 and has a mission of supporting those who serve abroad and sacrifice on the home front.

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