By: NICOLAS FIERRO
Salina Post
A 2-year old girl from Salina has been nominated as part of a nationwide competition for a chance to win "Toddler of the Year," by Toys for Tots.
Salina born, Londyn Carter has a chance to win $25,000.00, a photoshoot campaign for brands, lead the "Hollywood Christmas Parade," and visiting the Peppa Pig Amusement Park in Florida. Carter has been a competitor for the last several weeks for "Toddler of the Year" in partnership with Hasbro and Toys for Tots. She has placed top 20, top 15 and top 10.
If given the chance to win, the money would go towards Londyn and her siblings college funds.
Her parents are Casey Herring (Joel Lutz) and Andrew Aronson of Salina, KS. Herring stated Londyn was born in Salina two months premature and spent a short time in the NICU with her twin brother.
"Londyn now enjoys playing with her siblings, feeding farm animals, riding tractors and keeping everyone on their toes," said Herring. "$25,000 would be a blessing for our family as we have endured several obstacles over the years. This would help start schooling funds for Londyn and her siblings."
Londyn is now in running for top 5 that ends Thursday August 21st. After the voting ends, the start of group finals occurs. But the competition still has several stages to go, beginning and ending every Thursday until September 25th.
Voting is free once daily through: https://toddleroftheyear.org/2025/londyn-70df
Buying votes is also an option through the link. All proceeds from buying votes goes towards donations for Toys for Tots.