Cumulus Boise’s NewsTalk KBOI and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Break Records Once Again in “Idaho’s Largest Toy Drive,” an Annual 12-Day Holiday Toy Drive Benefiting Toys for Tots

BOISE, ID - December 18, 2025 - Cumulus Media's NewsTalk KBOI 93.1 FM/670 AM in Boise, ID, announce that it partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Charlie Co., 4^th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and broke records once again for their annual holiday toy drive - tagged "Idaho's Largest Toy Drive" - benefiting Toys for Tots in Boise and children in Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and Northern Nevada. Now in its 9^th year, the toy collection event was held at Sportsman's Warehouse on Fairview in Meridian, ID, from 6:00am to 7:00pm daily from November 28^th through December 9^th. When all was counted and measured, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve reported the total amount given by the community filled 9.25 trailers with toys for all ages.

Over the course of the 12-day event, NewsTalk KBOI and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve collected more than 24,022 donated new toys and new and good condition children's books and raised $69,845.65 for Toys for Tots from Treasure Valley Residents and businesses. After giving over 300 new and used bikes, this year, Idaho's Largest Toy Drive collected 423 new and used bikes. New bikes were given to the Toys For Tots mission. Used bikes were given to the Boise Bicycle Project where they can be refurbished and handed out for free throughout the year.

Don Morin, Regional Vice President, Market Manager - Cumulus Boise, said: "KBOI has always believed that a great radio station is more than just a voice on the air. It's a partner in building a stronger community. Idaho's Largest Toy Drive is a perfect example of that commitment. So proud of Nate, his team, and the hard work, that made this year's event the most successful yet",

Nate Shelman, Program Director and Afternoon On-Air Host, NewsTalk KBOI, commented: "When this event was created just 9 years ago, I never imagined the Treasure Valley would have embraced it and make it as it is now. The generosity is overwhelming!"

SSGT John Weems, Toys For Tots Coordinator, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Charlie Co., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Company, remarked: "Thank you, Treasure Valley, for all of your support! Thanks to your selfless service and your generous donations, we were able to provide joy to tens of thousands of children in our community. Your aid has been instrumental in accomplishing our mission of spreading holiday cheer throughout our area of operations."

Toys for Tots Boise is part of Region 6, which includes Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. In 2024, SSGT Weems was recognized for being the leading coordinator with the leading program.

For more information or to stream NewsTalk KBOI, visit https://www.kboi.com/.

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