Get Ready for the Third Annual Diamonds and Donuts Toy Drive on December 20, 2020!
On December 20th, 2020, Diamonds By Raymond Lee is holding its third annual Diamonds and Donuts Car Show Toy Drive for the kids of the Broward County Boys & Girls Club. Although we already have tons of RSVPs, a group of local sponsors, and the event is over a month away, we are here to spread the word so we can make this the biggest ever Toy Drive in Boca Raton!
The Diamonds and Donuts Toy Drive last year was fantastic. We were able to deliver two truckloads of toys to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. With your help, we can make this year even bigger. 2020 has been a very strange year, so if we all can achieve this, it couldn’t be any more perfect. A lot of these kids are from underprivileged families, which means they may not be able to receive gifts this holiday without our help.
This toy drive event is going down no matter what! We are footing the entire bill. All we ask is for you to join us and bring an unwrapped gift.
Read on to learn about the Diamonds and Donuts Car Show Toy Drive, our co-sponsors, the great things the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County do for the kids, and what you can expect from this event.
ABOUT THE DIAMONDS AND DONUTS CAR SHOW TOY DRIVE ON DECEMBER 20TH
This will be our third toy drive car show. It all started back in 2018 and we’ve done one every year since. Each year we have an amazing turnout and we collect heaps of unwrapped toys to deliver to the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County.
The toy drive has been such a big success each year because we use our popular Diamonds and Donuts Car Show as a platform for the event. We draw in big numbers, as you can see in the pics, because Diamonds and Donuts always has South Florida’s hottest cars in attendance.
Like every other Diamonds and Donuts car show, there is a charitable aspect to it. However, with our Toy Drive, we push the charitable side tenfold. All of the attendees bring unwrapped toys for the kids. It’s really a great cause because many of these kids would otherwise not get any gifts.
Additionally, our toy drive car show helps local businesses get more exposure. We (Diamonds By Raymond Lee and Raymond Lee Jewelers) pay the entire bill for the car show, but we bring in other businesses from around the area to participate too. They set up shop, providing their own offerings and giving the event more breadth. We are all about boosting our local economy, so this is a win-win for all. We will tell you more about these local businesses further below in our “co-sponsors” section.
Note: Although the City of Boca is not currently issuing permits and they usually give us a hard time about our events because they get so big, with the civil unrest throughout the country this year, peaceful gatherings like this are being permitted even if events are not really permitted. We are considering this a “peaceful gathering”, even though it is simply a large group of car fanatics coming together with one goal in mind, to collect toys for kids in need this holiday. The point is, this event is happening without a shadow of a doubt. So, make plans to be there!
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BROWARD COUNTY
This is all going down for the kids of the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, so let’s quickly talk about them.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County have been giving kids the chance to meet their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens since 1965. It is an after school club that provides kids with great experiences day in and day out. Their goal is to help keep kids off the street and out of trouble while ensuring their success in the future. Kids in the Boys and Girls Club participate in leadership training, community projects, and sports and activities, all of which help them demonstrate great character.
Some of the activities include basketball, arts & crafts, character education, health & wellness, STEM, dance classes, computer education, photography, and daily homework help. The activities are very widespread, allowing kids to find things they are passionate about and good at, while also expanding their knowledge on important subjects both in education and culture.
The entire team of the Boys and Girls Club deserves much praise. They dedicate their lives to supporting these young people. The kids are our future, so they are making a huge difference to our community with each kid they help triumph.
All in all, the Boys and Girls Club’s vision for the next generation has allowed them to create an unwavering, unprecedented non-profit for the youth. They are the biggest non-profit for kids in all of America.
At Diamonds By Raymond Lee, we have been supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County for many years. We know a thriving community starts with the kids. They are our future. We have raised various contributions for the Boys and Girls Clubs over the years. The majority of our Diamonds and Donuts car show events are charity driven for the Boys and Girls Club. This Toy Drive is doing the same, but this one is specifically about getting all of those kids the toys all children deserve during the holiday.
CO-SPONSPORS
Besides our family businesses – Diamonds By Raymond Lee, Raymond Lee Jewelers, and Boca Raton Pawn – we have 9 other amazing local sponsors joining us for the Diamonds and Donuts Car Show Toy Drive. Let’s have a look at each of the co-sponsors to learn a little about what they do.
EXCELL AUTO GROUP
Excell Auto Group is the top car dealership in Boca Raton for luxury and exotic vehicles. They first opened in 2000, and to this day, they are the only privately owned dealership in Boca Raton. At Excell Auto Group, you will find very gently used automobiles from brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, and Rolls Royce. They are hands down the number one choice in Boca Raton for luxury and exotic vehicles. However, their reach is so far that they do sales all over America and even internationally. We are thrilled to have them as a co-sponsor and we’re excited to see what they bring to the car show!
RE/MAX ADVANTAGE PLUS
RE/MAX Advantage Plus is a premier real estate company in Boca Raton. Thanks to their top producing agents, they sell more real estate than any company in the world. If you are looking to purchase some property, they should be your go-to place, as they are guaranteed to help you make a great investment. For those who want to learn more, you will get a chance to speak with someone from RE/MAX Advantage Plus at our Diamonds and Donuts Car Show Toy Drive.
SALVAGE TO SAVAGE
As their name suggests, Salvage to Savage is a custom fabrication shop for vehicles of all types. They turn scrap projects into stunning, badass cars that are sure to drop jaws. Their builds are astounding and award-winning. When a classic car or truck goes into their workshop, it is guaranteed to come out Concours-d’Elegance-ready. The quality of work truly speaks to their passion for this form of art.
BOCA WRAP PRO
If you want custom graphics, design-printed wraps or accent pieces for your car, Boca Wrap Pro is the only place you need to know. Their service is the best in the business here in Boca Raton. Some of the best wraps you see on cars at Diamonds and Donuts, and cars and trucks whipping the streets of Boca Raton, were done by Boca Wrap Pro. You will definitely want to talk to them at the Toy Drive if you’ve been thinking about giving your car or truck a makeover.
THE AUTO TOY STORE
The Auto Toy Store is one of the most impressive used exotic and luxury car stores in the entire state of Florida. One could argue the entire world. They’ve been in the business of exotic and high line vehicles for over 30 years, dealing with thousand of executives, celebrities and athletes across the globe. With over a billion dollars in sales, you can imagine the type of vehicles that make their way through the Auto Toy Store. Their gorgeous showroom is always full of incredible cars from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, McLaren and Rolls Royce. A lot of their cars are very rare as well. You are likely to go in there and find cars you’ve never seen before. We are very excited to see what they bring to the Diamonds and Donuts Car Show Toy Drive next month.
SUPERIOR STREET SYNDICATE
If you are an import car nut like many of our Diamonds and Donuts participants, then Superior Street Syndicate needs no introduction. This group of over 5,000 JDM import car lovers hosts some of the best car events in South Florida. We’ve worked with Jeffrey Cooper, the man behind Superior Street Syndicate, on multiple occasions, such as our Diamonds and Donuts Import Night and the Diamonds and Donuts Film that we did in collaboration with Krispy Media. All in all, with Superior Street Syndicate in attendance, be prepared to see insane, magazine-worthy imports at the toy drive car show in December.
DELRAY BEACH PODIATRY
Delray Beach Podiatry is the place to know for anything foot or lower extremity related. They specialize in treating foot pain, heel pain, and arch pain, as well as diabetes and other complications of the lower extremities. They have all of the latest podiatry technology to ensure you are taken care of with up-to-date, advanced techniques, and they have the best podiatrist in the Palm Beach Country, Dr. Ian Goldbaum.
SIGNATURE AUTOHAÜS
If you live in South Florida and you’ve done any kind of build for your car then you already know Signature Autohaus. Their reputation proceeds them. They are all about honesty, integrity and providing outstanding service. They get tons of business in South Florida because everyone trusts them. If you see a car build photo on IG from someone who lives in South Florida, you are almost guaranteed to see something about Signature Autohaus in the post. From wheels and tires to exhaust systems and lift kits, Signature Autohaus does it all to perfection. They have the best technicians and 10 service bays, so they make dream builds a reality in no time.
CRAZY UNCLE MIKES
If you don’t have a crazy uncle Mike who cooks incredible food and always has the best beers and cocktails when you visit him, well, now you do. Crazy Uncle Mikes is a brewery restaurant right down the street from us on North Federal Highway in Boca Raton. They have awesome craft brews, great food, and live music, all served in an unpretentious atmosphere. The fact that Crazy Uncle Mikes is going to be at the Diamonds and Donuts Toy Drive already puts a smile on all of our faces and gets our mouths watering. We can’t wait to knock down some of their tasty brews and food.
STRIVE FITNESS BOCA RATON
Strive Fitness is the place you want to be in Boca Raton if you want to get a sweat on! It is a gritty strength and conditioning facility that offers CrossFit, boot camps, endurance training, Olympic lifting, and Yoga, as well as nutrition counseling and massage and body stretching. No matter what fitness or athletic goal you are striving for, they will help you achieve it.
BOCA SCOOTERS
Boca Scooters is the best scooter shop in South Florida. Everyone in the Boca area recommends Boca Scooters for scooter purchases, rents, and repairs. They have a fantastic selection of 50cc scooters and their customer service is unparalleled. As soon as you walk into Boca Scooters, you will see what we mean. The entire experience is personalized and pressure-free. If you are vacationing in Boca Raton or you just want a fun scooter to whip around on, we highly recommend going to Boca Scooters.
PREVIOUS DIAMONDS AND DONUTS TOY DRIVES TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT TO EXPECT
If you attended either of our last two Toy Drives, then you know what to expect. But for those who didn’t, and for those who want a refresher, below are some highlights from our 2018 and 2019 Diamonds and Donuts Toy Drive.
LAMBO AVENTADOR
Last year, @saraloveslambos blessed the event with her Lambo’s cargo full of unwrapped toys. This white Lamborghini Aventador, which boasts 729 horsepower, is just one of a few vehicles Sara owns.
In 2018, she brought her rare convertible 1970 Baracuda. That year she bought over $2,000 worth of toys for our Boys and Girls Club Toy Drive.
Sara is always one of our biggest supporters and she is a good friend of ours. We think she will be at the Toy Drive if she is in town. Can’t wait to see what car she will turn up in. Maybe this year it will be her Gallardo Spyder.
GREEN DODGE VIPER ACR
The owner of Strive Fitness, one of our co-sponsors for the Toy Drive, had the entire trunk of his snakeskin green Dodge Viper ACR full of toys in 2018.
The toys were awesome and so is his Viper ACR. It’s one of the fastest street-legal Viper track cars ever made. It has a super aerodynamic bodykit made from carbon fiber, which includes a rear wing and front splitter. The car has 1,500lb of downforce around corners, so on the track, it is an absolute beast. They tested it against the formidable VIPER TA and it pretty much put it to shame. Very sick car.
ASTON MARTIN DB9
As you can see, toys came in all shapes and sizes. This DB9, which has a 5.9-liter V12 engine that reaches a top speed of 183 mph and a 0 to 60 sprint of 4.5 seconds, parked up in our lot and threw a huge stuffed animal on its roof.
EXOTICS GALORE
Expect to see all kinds of exotic supercars from Lamborghini, Ferrari, and McLaren. At our last toy drive, we had a couple Aventadors, a Gallardo, Hurucans, two 720S’, a 570s, and a Ferrari 488, to name but a few models. All of your favorite exotics make their way to Diamonds and Donuts.
The 2019 VIP Parking went to Sean’s (@954_mr_xi) Lamborghini Aventador. The once all-white Aventador showed up with a brand-new, never-before-seen artistic wrap. It also had a Grinch sticker on the driver and passenger window for some holiday spirit.
Don’t worry, he didn’t steal any toys, this Grinch actually brought a bunch of toys for the kids.
AMERICAN CARS
We always have gangs of Dodges, Fords and Corvettes at our car shows. In 2018, we gave the orange Chevy Corvette ZR1 VIP parking. Let’s see who gets it this year.
IMPORTS
With Superior Street Syndicate co-sponsoring the Toy Drive, you can already assume there will be a bunch of JDM imports, and we are talking about heavily modded clean builds that you won’t be able to help but glorify.
TRUCKS & MOTORCYCLES
Make no mistake, Diamonds and Donuts also sees its fair share of badass trucks, crotch rockets, and custom motorcycles too. We suspect that Salvage to Savage and/or Boca Wrap Pro may bring a truck to the party.
DIAMONDS AND DONUTS TOY DRIVE DELIVERY
During the Toy Drive, we gather all of the toys and place them in our store to await delivery to the Boys and Girls Club.
As you can see, our past events had some great turnouts for the kids. Even Santa’s magical sleigh couldn’t fit all of these toys.
Following the event, we will load up our Humvee or Armored truck, which will be decorated for the holidays, and then deliver it to the Boys and Girls Club.
Last year, it was such an amazing feeling to see all of the kids run out of the Boys and Girls Clubs, wide-eyed, as we opened up the doors of the jacked-up armored sleigh brimming with toys.
We passed out toys to all of the kids. Every single kid got at least one toy. We had so many toys that we delivered to both the Boca Raton and Broward County Boys and Girls Club.
After all of the kids received toys, we took a group photo.
We are really looking forward to continuing the tradition this year. COVID is definitely not going to stop us!
RSVP FOR THE DIAMONDS AND DONUTS TOY DRIVE
We hope to see you at the car show on December 20th, 2020!
The car show starts on Sunday at 9am and it will finish around noon. We can only handle so many vehicles so be sure to RSVP if you want parking in our lot.
Location: Diamonds By Raymond Lee – 2801 N Federal HWY, Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Do I need to wrap my gift(s)?
We ask that you don’t wrap the presents. This way we can sort them for age appropriateness when handing them out.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
