23rd annual toy drive at Miami Lakes AutoMall

     Miami Lakes AutoMall held its 23rd annual toy drive for the Team of Life organization in Fort Lauderdale, run by Essie “Big Mama” Reed. 

     Reed said the toys will be given to school children, including in northwest Miami-Dade County. Shown at the auto dealer on Dec. 21 are from left, Mateo Leiras from the Finance Dept.; Joe Perez from Preowned Inventory; Carlos Morales from the Sales Dept,; Carlos Cabo from the Finance Dept.; Fred Senra, partner in the dealership; Julio Bardina from the Finance Dept. and Sam Reed, one of Essie Reed’s sons. Employees donated more than 400 toys this year, Senra said. Courtesy photo.