by The Toy Association | 27 Aug 2025
General
Tee up with industry friends for an evening of friendly competition, casual networking, and giving back at The Toy Foundation’s Golf & Give FUNdraiser, taking place Tuesday, September 9 at Topgolf El Segundo during The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview® Market Weeks. The event is open to all professionals from the toy industry and adjacent industries, including entertainment, gaming, retail, and more. No golf experience is required — just come to network, have fun, and show your support for The Toy Foundation.
Tickets are selling fast, so reserve your spot today! Two ticket options are available:
Purchase tickets here. Contact Kevin Colman, director of development at The Toy Foundation, with any questions.
“Your support helps The Toy Foundation make a lasting difference in children’s lives through the power of play,” said Pamela Mastrota, executive director of The Toy Foundation. “When natural disasters strike — from floods in Texas to wildfires in California — toys offer comfort, distraction, and a sense of hope for kids facing unimaginable challenges. In children’s hospitals, your generosity makes play therapy possible, funding sensory resources, interactive installations, and reimagined playrooms that turn daunting hospital stays into opportunities for healing. And for children growing up in underserved communities, your support gives them access to toys that spark creativity, nurture essential life skills, and deliver the joy of play that every child deserves.”
To learn more about The Toy Foundation and get involved, visit ToyFoundation.org or contact TTF staff.
Showrooms in The Toy Association’s Toy Building in El Segundo are now open. LA Fall Preview® Market Weeks, featuring dedicated educational and networking activities, will take place from September 8 to 19. Click here for more information.

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