Skowhegan-Madison Elks No. 2531 partnered with New Balance to collect toys for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. In front from left are Melinda Voisine, exalted ruler; Sheryl Keene, chairperson; and Meg Yacino and Amber Bean from New Balance. In back from left are Greg Savard, Danielle Jones, Kathy Hamlin, Barbara Savard, and Brenda Meader from New Balance. Submitted photo

The Skowhegan-Madison Elks No. 2531 recently received a donation of toys from New Balance, as well as toys from the community, to be delivered to the Barbara Bush Center in Scarborough.

The Maine Children’s Cancer Program has been a major project of the Maine Elks Association for many years and works to provide toys for children receiving treatment at the center, according to a news release from Melinda Voisine, exalted ruler of the Elks group.

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