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Step into the heartwarming tale of Reed Marcum, an Oklahoma teen who, despite his shyness and childhood bullying, managed to touch the lives of countless children in his hometown of McAlester. Reed ignited a spark of charity 7 years ago, when he decided to lead a toy drive, inspired by the thought of his friends waking up on Christmas to an empty tree. Fast forward to the present, the humble initiative has now become a beloved tradition, where Reed, now a diligent university student, still participates in this annual drive. Their efforts have culminated in a wonderful tally of 54,000 toys distributed to children in need. "Seeing the happy looks on their faces...is always the best part.", shared Reed, who continues to pay forward the kindness that he once received. His efforts have rallied the community together and have raised more than $3.5 million. Reed is truly the beacon of hope we need in our world today.
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