Rex Doty

Rex Doty

President / Founder


Toys 4 Smiles Foundation

Las Vegas, NV USA


Don't look for the return in life; look for the giving.

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By Roadtrip Nation

Rex Doty

Milestones

My road in life has been direct.
One day, Rex saw a TV show that went from town to town and granted their populations three wishes.
He thought to himself, "we need something like that here in Las Vegas."
Using scrap wood, he started crafting small toy cars to donate to local children.
He originally recruited a few of his friends to help out with his mission, but that number has since grown to 50 volunteers.
Local companies have begun donating their scrap wood to the cause.
His goal is to make 500 toys a year; at the time of the interview, he'd given away 65,000 toys.
He says that the key to his company is to let every child know that there is someone out there who cares about their happiness.
Says "if it were all to end tomorrow," that'd be okay, because he knows he's done his part to give back.
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Career

President / Founder

I craft wooden cars and trucks from donated wood and gives them away to needy children in the Las Vegas area.

Career Roadmap

Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Art
Non-Profit Organizations
Upholding a Cause and Belief

Interviewed By

Las Vegas - Phoenix

Las Vegas - Phoenix

After arriving in Las Vegas, Nev., the Roadtrippers meet up with Rex Doty, a toy maker that creates toys for children in need, who inspires the team through his passion for giving. Next, the team heads to the restaurant Rick Moonen's rm Seafood to speak with none other than its charismatic chef and owner, Rick Moonen. Afterward, the team gets back on the road where-after taking in the picturesque scenery at the Grand Canyon-they head to Phoenix, Ariz., to speak with Larry Colbert, a blind motivational speaker and author. The Roadtrippers hear Larry's moving story of overcoming obstacles to do what made him happy, despite others not believing in him.