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Joy Of Giving Event Held Saturday At Raymond James Stadium

The Joy Of Giving event is meant to provide more than 10,000 gifts to needy children and their families.

TAMPA, FL - Local law enforcement organizations are joining with WWW Superstar Titus O'Neil on Saturday, Dec. 23, for the Joy of Giving Tampa event at Raymond James Stadium. The event is meant to provide more than 10,000 gifts to needy children and their families. The event begins at 10 a.m.

Food, drink and entertainment will be provided at this free event. Each child will pick a present to take home. In order to guarantee a child will get a present and gain admittance to the Joy of Giving, you must register at www.joyofgivingtampa.com

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's SWAT team, bomb squad, mounted, dive and marine units will be displaying their gear and equipment for visitors to check out between 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Tampa Police Department also is participating in the event.

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The Joy of Giving celebrates the power of how loving one another can unite people, faith groups, businesses, and nonprofits from around the community, according to organizers. Community partners in the event include PDQ, 4Rivers Smokehouse, Dippin' Dots, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Elder Automotive Group.

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