In the spirit of the holiday season the Consulate's U.S. Marine Guard Detachment donated a large number of toys and stuffed animals to the Dr. von Children's Hospital in Munich and the non-profit Fortschritt organization for physically challenged children in Niederpöcking. Collecting toys for children during the holiday season is part of a long tradition. The Marines' "Toys for Tots" program and similar programs of other U.S. Army units have been bringing joy to children for 60 years.