Giving a Malibu Boatload of Toys for Christmas

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Connecticut Dealer Candlewood East Marine is once again giving back to the children in their area with toys this Christmas. Each holiday season Captain Ryan Slater and Candlewood East help families in need by sponsoring their “Boatload of Toys” drive. They collect new or unused toys and give them to the Family and Children’s Aid of Connecticut.

Captain Ryan Slater had this to say about the success of the drive he stated.
"Wow, we have had success each year that we participate in this drive and this year we’ve even topped the toy count from last year. Its great to see people sharing like this, and I look forward to shattering last year’s toy count by the 19th (December)!"

This Christmas Ryan has loaded a Rider's Choice Boat of the Year 2011 Wakesetter VLX with more toys than ballast, thanks to generous donations from his family of boat owners and friends. But this big wakeboard boat can hold much more! Malibu Boats is encouraging readers from the Candlewood East area – Brookfield, CT and New York city – to visit Captain Ryan and make a HUGE difference in a child’s life this Christmas.

If you reside outside Candlewood East's area, there are plenty of local food, gift and toy drives that would absolutely love to receive your donation. Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and give to those who are less fortunate during this joyous season.

We commend Ryan and Candlewood East Marine for pushing limits and giving all they can this Christmas.

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Northwest Riders' Brandon Robbins Miracle Man

A dear friend of Malibu Boats was injured in a motorcycle accident on the 4th of July. Brandon Robbins, a Northwest Riders and Malibu through and through, was seriously injured earlier this month and Malibu Family has been praying for his recovery. Well those prays are being answered.

Brnadon's close friend Zack Clark has been keeping us all updated on Brandon's progress. Zack posted the Miracle Man article on the WakeboardNorthwest.com blog the day he went to see Brandon for the first time since the accident.

He was super alert and his attitude was amazing. Positive, smiling and laughing at times, and the same old B-Rob we know and love. He may even be released much sooner than expected. That’s not to say he doesn't still have a long recovery ahead…but knowing him he will turn long into much shorter than expected. Brandon did end up having his right foot amputated. This means he has some learning coming up with a new prosthetic. I know he will be back on the water and the mountain in no time as he told me just that! Please keep praying for his healing and recovery.

Brandon will have medical costs through out his recovery process and Malibu Boats Dealer Bakes Marine has setup a donation fund to help. If you would like to donate to the fund, please visit www.bakesmarine.com/Brandon.

Please keep praying for Brandon's continued healing.

Malibu boats is pulling for you, Brandon! Take care!

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