OHL Sarnia Sting

17th Annual Teddy Bear Toss December 7th

October 9, 2014 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Sarnia Sting News Release


Sarnia, ON- As the Sarnia Sting continues to celebrate their 20th year of OHL hockey in Sarnia; Lambton Ford is proud to announce the plans for the 17th annual "Teddy Bear Toss." This annual event is presented by Lambton Ford, in conjunction with Blackburn Radio Sarnia/Lambton and the Sarnia Sting. This years' event is scheduled for Sunday, December 7th when the Sarnia Sting host the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds at Sarnia's RBC Center. As tradition has it, when the Sarnia Sting score their first goal the fans respond by tossing their stuffed toy on the ice. The toys are gathered from the ice and then transported to Lambton Ford to go on display until the stuff toy makes its' way to their new home.

Since its' inception this event has generated over 45,000 stuffed animals. These special gifts have reached the hearts of many local families that have had involvement with the following organizations: Salvation Army, Pathways Children's Treatment Center, Inn of the Good Sheppard, Sarnia Kinsmen, Local 663, Women's Pregnancy Crisis Center, The Women's Interval Home, and other local charities.

Each year Lambton Ford hosts a media launch to announce the event to the public. Blackburn Radio will perform their morning show on CHOK from the dealership. This venue provides talks with organizers, some Sting players as well as recipients of the gifts to share some first hand experiences. The radio station continues to promote the event on their three stations, FOX FM, K106.3 and CHOK / 103.9. The Sarnia Observer, Sarnia This Week, Cogeco and Sarnia Journal also assist in covering this popular event.

This year's launch will take place Monday, November 3rd at Lambton Ford.

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