Presenting
Top tier naming, headline placement and full campaign visibility as the face of the drive.
2nd Annual · Presented by Marracci No. 13 and Detroit Sports Zone
The 12 Hour Toy Drive
Twelve hours. One mission. We’re turning the field into a daylong holiday huddle so every Detroit child feels the love this Christmas.
Countdown to Drop Off Day
Doors open at noon on Wednesday, December 23. Bring one new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl.
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Marracci No. 13
A proud brotherhood built on charity, fellowship and service.
The men of Marracci No. 13 carry a proud tradition of giving. This holiday season, that legacy takes shape as twelve hours of toys, music and fellowship for the children of Detroit.
Detroit Sports Zone
A movement that unites the city through sports, culture and community.
Detroit Sports Zone brings the energy: coaches, athletes, DJs and neighbors, turning the drive into a daylong celebration for the whole city and its kids.
12 Hours · 1 Mission
Give. Connect. Build.
A community powered holiday initiative bringing toys and gifts to children and families across Metro Detroit. Drop off a toy, fellowship with us, and help every Detroit child feel the joy of the season.
Give a Toy
Drop off one new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl. Every gift goes directly to a Detroit child this Christmas.
Connect
Meet coaches, players, business owners and community leaders. A full day of music, food, games and holiday vibes.
Build
A year round movement uniting businesses, nonprofits, schools and neighbors around Detroit’s kids.
Celebrate
Live jazz, a dozen DJs and holiday cheer from noon to midnight.
Fellowship
Kids, families and partners sharing the joy of the season together.
A Daylong Holiday Huddle
Hosted on the field at Bert’s Warehouse in Detroit’s historic Eastern Market District, the drive runs twelve straight hours of community engagement: toy collection, live entertainment and family fun.
All day at Bert’s
- Live DJsTwelve Detroit DJs, one every hour, noon to midnight.
- Live JazzA showcase of live jazz to warm up the room.
- Food TastingBites and fellowship at Eat at Bert’s.
- Sports and GamesGames and activities for the whole family.
- NetworkingCoaches, players, sponsors and resource partners.
- Live EntertainmentPerformances and shout outs all day long.
The DJ Lineup
Twelve straight hours, twelve Detroit DJs keeping the party going from noon to midnight. Lineup and set times are subject to change.
The Ghost
Noon to 1 PM
DJ Red
1 PM to 2 PM
Mark Beater
2 PM to 3 PM
DJ Scorpion
3 PM to 4 PM
DJ Casper
4 PM to 5 PM
Mr. Lightshow
5 PM to 6 PM
DJ Smooth T
6 PM to 7 PM
DJ N10SE
7 PM to 8 PM
DJ Don Q
8 PM to 9 PM
DJ Mysterious
9 PM to 10 PM
DJ Royal
10 PM to 11 PM
DJ La’Roc
11 PM to Midnight
The Inaugural Year: A Foundation Built Together
12Hours of Giving
30+Community Partners
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∞Smiles for Kids
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Sponsorship Opportunities
From Presenting Sponsor to Community Partner, every level comes with real visibility across the campaign and a direct hand in Detroit’s biggest holiday giveback.
Gold and Platinum
Premium logo placement, stage shout outs, social features and on site activation space.
Community Partner
Donate an hour of organizational time and join the official community partner directory.
Help Us Spread the Joy
Every Toy Is a Child’s Christmas Morning
Donate, sponsor or volunteer. There’s a place for everyone in the huddle.