California Stripper Santas Bare All for Toy Drive

Dec. 22, 2006
They plan to raise $15,000 for the firefighter toy program by Friday.

A toy drive in San Francisco is heating up controversy.

Exotic dancers are taking it all off at the Gold Club to help put presents under the tree.

They plan to raise $15,000 for the firefighter toy program by Friday.

But some critics say it's dirty money and the city shouldn't accept it.

Firefighters say that criticism is unfair.

"There has been some criticism of where the money comes from but they're opening up their hearts for kids of San Francisco," said Bob Lopez with the San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program.

A $10 donation goes directly to the toy drive.

"I brought a big huge stuffed dog. I gave it to a little boy and his face was absolutely priceless," said dancer Debbi Licious.

NBC11 News spoke to parents who say the dancers are working it for a good cause.

"I don't think there should be criticism for a legal business to give money to charity they should be commended," said one man.

This time of year, the San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program hands out toys to 300 families a day.

Exotic dancers say they will present a check and help hand out toys Friday.

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