precedes my time with amway. more than ten years.re proud to participate. >> thank you. >> we're so glad you're here. >> that is that demographic group that is not a little kid. they don't want toys. they do want to be remembered at christmastime. >> absolutely. >> thank you, jori. >> thank you. >>> all righty. we are shipping toys daily to needy children until december 21st. you can donate right here in person on the plaza, at nbc experience store behind us or online. >> whatever's easier for you. >> go to "today".com. >>> coming up tomorrow, actress melissa gilbert comes by. making traveling with the kids this holiday season easy. >> tomrow is thirst day. featuring rickey minor [ cheers and applause ] captions paid for by captions by vitac ♪

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. >> reporter: the single mom worked at the amway center for five years with no steady income for thekout, she's been having a tough time making ends meet. >> what would you say the hardest part of this is? >> making adjustments as far as getting the things that my girls need. so just getting them the basics. >> all right, all right. >> just trying to make sure they stay normal as possible. >> reporter: the players and owners are heading back to work. but the first orlando magic home game is not until december 26th, after christmas. >> it's really hard because they know what's going on, but they haven't even asked. they haven't even mentioned anything about, you know, mom, this is what i want for christmas or anything like that. >> how does that make you feel? >> it's tough. it's really tough because i'm their mom and i'm supposed to -- i'm supposed to keep them happy. so it's tough. >> robin way won't have money coming in for a few more weeks, but she's hopeful that one day she'll be able to give back again. elaine kihano, cbs news, orlando, florida. >>> in spice of the drop in donat