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To make Christmas brighter for needy families, Bess works year round to raise money and buy toys for children who otherwise might not receive any gifts. Founder and president Victor Valley Toys for Tots Inc., Bess and his organization have touched more than 20,000 families in 16 years—nearly 3,000 families last year alone.