Recent contributors to The Mining Journal Cheer Club include: Jane Mogavero, Marquette Gloria Clocklin, Marquette AFSCME Local 1852 Mr. and Mrs. Bates, Marquette Raynor and Fern Johnson, Champion Long Oak Ponies, Champion The McCarthy Family, AuTrain The Poggi Family, ...

Lauren LaBrecque, 7, of Marquette is shown with her donation to The Mining Journal’s Cheer Club on Dec. 17. The Cheer Club, which kicked off Nov. 27, collected unwrapped toys and gifts to be donated to local children and families in need during the holiday season. (Journal photo by Ryan Spitza)

Harlow and Rowan Harrison are shown with donations they dropped off to The Mining Journal’s Cheer Club on Tuesday. The Cheer Club, which kicked off Nov. 27, collects unwrapped toys and gifts to be donated to local children and families in need during the holiday season. (Journal photo by Lisa ...

Rick Schwemin, president, left, and Bob Erspamer, treasurer, of Northern Michigan University’s AFSCME union are shown with their donation to The Mining Journal’s Cheer Club on Tuesday. The Cheer Club, which kicked off Nov. 27, collected unwrapped toys and gifts to be donated to local ...

Katie O’Brien, Ellen Weingarten and Cara Lee Nuss of Marquette Breakfast Rotary are shown with their donation to The Mining Journal’s Cheer Club on Dec. 14. The Cheer Club, which kicked off Nov. 27, collected unwrapped toys and gifts to be donated to local children and families in need ...