Eagles Fans Brighten Holidays with First Ever Teddy Bear Toss
December 18, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release
LOVELAND, Colo.-- On Saturday, December 14th the Colorado Eagles in conjunction with 107.9 The Bear hosted the first annual Teddy Bear Toss. Fans were asked to help make the holidays a little more special for hundreds of under privileged children across Northern Colorado. During the game against the Las Vegas Wranglers, fans were encouraged to bring a new or gently used teddy bear or stuffed animal to throw onto the ice after the first Eagles goal. In addition, Pedersen Toyota donated 500 bears that were available for a small donation. The $1,301 raised from the teddy bear sales went to local children's charities. Just over ten minutes into the first frame, Eagles veteran forward and assistant captain Trent Daavettila sent 2,208 teddy bears flying as he scored the first goal of the game.
Three full-size Toyota Tundras were stuffed full inside and out for the 107.9 "Bear Cares for Kids" campaign and donated to the Child Advocacy Research Education, United Daycare Center and the Kids Matter Project. "This year's "ÃËTeddy Bear Toss' was an amazing display of what the residents of Northern Colorado are all about. It was so awesome to see all of those bears come raining down onto the ice at the BEC. The Colorado Eagles and their fans have again shown why they are among the elite organizations in the state. A very special "thank you" to Pederson Toyota for being such a huge player in this year's toss. The kids and the organizations we work with for our "Bear Cares For Kids" campaign will be ecstatic, no doubt. Thank you all! You Rock!!!" Doc Jarnagin from 107.9 The Bear said. Eagles head coach and general manager Chris Stewart expressed, "We are honored to be partnered with two outstanding Northern Colorado organizations 107.9 The Bear and Pedersen Toyota, and we look forward to hosting the Teddy Bear Toss in years to come."
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