A New Jersey business leader with deep roots in the Garden State has helped turn the simple act of giving into a historic global achievement. Sean Callagy, a Paramus-based entrepreneur and attorney, played a central role in setting a new Guinness World Record during the 12th Annual World’s Largest Toy Drive, while simultaneously making a major local impact through a massive New Jersey distribution effort.
Earlier in the holiday season, Callagy joined partner Dan Fleyshman at American Dream in East Rutherford to host one of the tour’s New Jersey stops. The event transformed the region’s largest shopping and entertainment destination into a hub of generosity, as families, businesses, and community groups dropped off toys that would later be routed to children in need throughout the state. That local momentum carried forward to the tour’s Los Angeles stop, where the campaign reached record-breaking heights.
At BMO Stadium in California, volunteers and donors flooded the venue from morning into the evening with toys of every kind, including bicycles, dolls, action figures, board games, books, and educational kits. The day-long collection effort surpassed previous benchmarks and officially established a new global record for the most toys donated within a 24-hour period. Independent observers were present to verify totals and ensure compliance with record-setting standards.
Callagy’s contribution was recognized by organizers as a key factor in reaching the historic total. While the Guinness title was awarded in Los Angeles, his efforts extended well beyond that single event. Throughout the 2025 holiday season, semi-trucks loaded with toys were simultaneously dispatched to churches, children’s hospitals, and Boys & Girls Clubs across New Jersey, ensuring that families in local communities benefited directly from the massive wave of giving.
The campaign was organized in partnership with Trina’s Kids Foundation, a nonprofit that works year-round to connect underserved children with essential resources and holiday support. Following the record-setting drive, logistics teams coordinated detailed distribution plans to deliver toys equitably across neighborhoods, prioritizing families affected by financial hardship.
For New Jersey residents, Callagy’s involvement underscores how local leadership can influence global impact. A graduate of Seton Hall Law School and former collegiate athlete, he has built a multistate law firm headquartered in Paramus while also developing business and leadership initiatives that emphasize community responsibility. His participation in the toy drive reflects a broader commitment to ensuring that families and children have access to joy, stability, and opportunity during the holidays and beyond.
The American Dream stop also highlighted the role of major shopping destinations in serving as more than retail centers. By opening their doors to large-scale charitable initiatives, these spaces become platforms for civic engagement, bringing together retailers, nonprofit organizations, and everyday shoppers around shared goals. Readers interested in exploring New Jersey’s premier shopping hubs and the events they host can find additional coverage through Explore New Jersey’s shopping section.
From East Rutherford to Los Angeles, the 2025 World’s Largest Toy Drive demonstrated what is possible when community leadership, public participation, and nonprofit partnerships align. The record may have been set on the West Coast, but its spirit and lasting impact are firmly rooted in New Jersey communities that will continue to benefit long after the holiday lights fade.
