Eagles Fans Donate over 5,000 Teddy Bears to Local Children
December 15, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release
Colorado Eagles Teddy Bear Toss
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WINDSOR, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles, 107.9 The Bear and Pedersen Toyota-Scion Fort Collins would like to say a very heartfelt "Thank You" to the great Eagles fans who helped make the 3rd annual Colorado Eagles "Teddy Bear Toss" last Saturday an overwhelming success and a new Eagles record!
After defenseman Adrian Veideman scored a power-play goal with 4:11 left in the first period, fans threw 5,119 teddy bears and stuffed animals onto the ice. The 5,119 stuffed animals donated now sets a new record for the Teddy Bear Toss at the Budweiser Events Center! All of the bears were collected and distributed to the Child Advocacy Resource Education, United Daycare Center and the Kids Matter Project.
The success of this year's Teddy Bear Toss was another reminder that Eagles fans truly are the best fans in hockey! Thank you again for brightening the holidays for thousands of local children in need.
Tickets for groups of 15 or more start at just $14 per seat and can be purchased by calling the Eagles ticket office at 970-686-SHOT (7468).
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