Saturday's Teddy Bear Toss to Benefit Ronald McDonald House
December 8, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release
Albany N.Y. - The Albany River Rats today announced it will close its Holiday Toy Drive with a "Teddy Bear Toss" during its Saturday, December 11th game against the Binghamton Senators at the Pepsi Arena. Fans are encouraged to bring unwrapped plush toys to the 7:00pm game and throw them on to the rink during one of the game's intermissions. All toys collected that night will be donated to Ronald McDonald House as holiday presents for the children and families they serve.
"This year's Toys For Tots campaign has outpaced our expectations, and we're confident that Saturday's 'Teddy Bear Toss' will collect a record number of stuffed toys for the children of Ronald McDonald House," said River Rats President/CEO S. Garen Szablewski. "The River Rats' work with the Ronald McDonald House and the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots campaign remains an important part of our commitment to serving the children in our community."
Fans that bring unwrapped toys or stuffed animals to the December 11th game will receive a raffle ticket for each toy donated. Raffle tickets will be drawn during the game for autographed merchandise and other great prizes.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region provides comfort, support, and respite for families of seriously ill children. The organization provides a home-like environment with the Ronald McDonald House of Albany and the Family Room in the Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center, and awards grants to various programs in the community that strive to enhance the lives of children.
The Albany River Rats, in their 12th season as a member of the American Hockey League, are owned and operated by Capital District Sports Inc., and serve as the primary affiliate of the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils.
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