When it comes to Toys for Tots, a favorite toy to give and receive is Elmo, one of the delightful characters featured on Sesame Street. At the recent Christmas in Killarney celebration at McCarthy's Restaurant, an annual Toys for Tots event, Elmo made his appearance and greeted Corporals Andrew Delgado and Zack Perez representing the U.S. Marine Core Reserves who were on hand to pick up toys collected at the event.

"It's become an annual event for us, " said restaurant owner Ray McGlinchey.

"Our customers always turn out for Noel Kingston and Christmas in Killarney and look forward to joining us in collecting toys for this great cause. It's a privilege to participate and to meet these two Marines who have both served in Iraq.".

McCarthy's Restaurant & Pub is located at 187 Tequesta Drive in Tequesta.

Cutline: U.S. Marine Corporals Andrew Delgado and Zack Perez, join McCarthy's Restaurant & Pub owner, Ray McGlinchey in gathering Toys for Tots at the recent Christmas in Killarney event at McCarthy's in Tequesta.