ENMAX Teddy Bear Toss
December 2, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen are set to play in the franchise's 27th annual ENMAX Teddy Bear Toss on Sunday December, 4th at 2:00 p.m. MT. The Hitmen are proud to partner with ENMAX for another season.
"It's always so heartwarming to witness the generosity of Calgarians as we watch thousands of teddy bears rain down on the ice," says Kara Kingston, Director, Brand, Communications & Community for ENMAX.
"At ENMAX, we believe in the power of community and giving back. We know the need is great and we want to thank all our ENMAX volunteers, the Calgary Hitmen and generous Calgarians who are making a difference in the lives of children."
The Hitmen are calling fans and the community to help fulfill the need for bears. "As an organization we make it our goal every year to meet the request for bears which is currently at 26,000. We are calling on the community and hockey fans to come together to help us in our mission." says Amy Bontorin, Assistant Manager, Calgary Hitmen Business Operations. "This year's goal is aggressive, but we know the people of Calgary and surrounding area will help us achieve it."
The bears will be donated to over 65 local agencies this holiday season including the Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary Food Bank and Siksika Nation. Fans are asked to bring a new or gently used small or medium sized stuffed toys to toss onto the ice when the Hitmen score their first goal against the Moose Jaw Warriors.
The bears will be stored overnight courtesy of the Two Small Men with Big Hearts Moving Company who are providing the Hitmen with two five-ton trucks. The Hitmen will be back at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday, December 5 from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. for Teddy Bear Distribution where organizations will come to collect their bears. The team will then head out to deliver bears in person to various organizations in the afternoon.
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