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BalzacToys.com (www.BalzacToys.com) will offer hundreds of thousands of dollars in free toys on their website for Christmas. "As long as inventories last, we will be giving away free toys," says Mary Rodas, the former Teenage Toy Tycoon who gave away thousands of toys during the Gulf War when the Toys for Tots program was undermanned. "People need a break, there is bad news all around, but this is a great country and as a first generation American from El Salvadorian Immigrants, I want people to see that this country is not just about business." Mary , who was honored last week at the reunion of Crain's Top 40 under 40, is still way under 40 but putting back by working for a non profit college, New York College of Health Professions (www.nycollege.edu), as Admissions Director trying to give people a chance to enter the hottest field of health care, Holistic Health.

Mary has been featured on Dateline NBC, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, the Adam Smith Show, Good Morning America and featured in thousands of articles as well as the covers of magazines around the world. As the youngest member inducted into the Hispanic American Hall of Fame (www.unbeatables.com/HHeroes.html), Mary also serves as a role model for kids around the world and is one of the Scholastic Mentors (http://teacher.scholastic.com/literacyplace/discover/grade2.htm) that children learn about in elementary schools throughout the country.

"Unfortunately, because of postage we cannot extend this offer outside of the United States, though we will respond with a special offer for those overseas. We do have to charge for postage and handling." While Mary was selected as the UPS Young Entrepreneur of the Year, they are not a part of this program and there are some expenses in the real world! "We hope others will join in this program and hopefully we can find a way to extend this website throughout the year with advertising and other services so that every day will be Christmas for kids who want toys. Yes, Mary was born on Christmas Day!

Balzac Toys is a leading innovator of proprietary Fun products. Balzac has brought smiles to millions of people throughout the world with its novel intriguing products. Having been featured at some of the leading venues throughout the world including DisneyWorld, Universal Studios, FAO Schwartz, Toys R Us, Hamley's, as well as featured in premiums from many companies including Microsoft, Nippon Airlines, Toys R Us, Calgon, Burger King (Australia); people who are young or young at heart love our products.

Having been distributed and licensed to some of the largest companies in its industry, Balzac is still controlled by its inventor and development group.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
BARBARA CARVER at
516 921-3100 or via email at: bc @ BalzacToys.com