A hometown hero returned to Portsmouth to host a toy giveaway at the Portsmouth Children’s Museum on Saturday.
Grammy-award-winning rapper Missy Elliott partnered with local nonprofit Forkids, the Portsmouth Children’s Museum, and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office to put on this celebration.
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Elliott donated over $60,000 in toys and gift cards.
Each child submitted a wish list to get their gift request fulfilled. The families who participated also got a $350 gift card per child to ease financial stress during the holidays.
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