Eleven-year-old Mason and his six-year-old brother Maverick Laplaunt drop off toys for The Mining Journal’s Cheer Club. The boys said they try to donate to the club every year. The Cheer Club kicked off on Nov. 25, collecting unwrapped toys and gifts to be donated to local children and families in need during the holiday season. Gifts are distributed through St. Vincent de Paul and The Salvation Army of Marquette County. Gifts can be dropped off at The Mining Journal office in downtown Marquette; St. Vincent de Paul in Marquette; Range Bank locations in Marquette, Harvey and Negaunee; the Marquette Salvation Army; and Ace Hardware in Gwinn. Journal staff members are available to take photos of Cheer Club donors who drop off items at The Mining Journal office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Mining Journal will accept donations until Friday. (Journal photo by Lisa Bowers)