Toys For Tots Partnership Announced
December 1, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
San Diego Gulls News Release
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Gulls announced Thursday a partnership with NBC 7/39 and the United States Marine Corps for the 15th annual "Toys for Tots" drive. Gulls fans may donate an unwrapped toy at any home game up until Dec. 17.
The U.S. Marine Corps collects and distributes new, unwrapped toys for needy children in the San Diego community. Last year, more than 60,000 children received up to four toys each thanks to the efforts of the Marines, NBC 7/39, local charity events, toy collection sites and participating sponsors. That translated into almost a quarter of a million donated toys.
The ipayOne Center will again be one of the collection sites. A bin will be setup at the Gulls information booth (North Concourse) at the next five home games (Saturday vs. Johnstown, Sunday vs. Johnstown, Dec. 9 vs. Phoenix, Dec. 16 vs. Long Beach and Dec. 17 vs. Bakersfield).
"We are very proud to once again partner with NBC 7/39 and the United States Marine Corp with this event," Gulls Vice President Brad Belland said. "I urge all Gulls fans to continue their generosity and donate an unwrapped toy to benefit underprivileged children in our community."
The "Toys for Tots" program was officially kicked off Wednesday at the "Holidays at Horton" event, in which NBC 7/39, local celebrities and Gulls players collected unwrapped toys at the Horton Square ice rink.
NBC 7/39 will be holding special toy drives on Friday, Dec. 9 from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their street-side studios (225 Broadway, San Diego CA, 92101). A collection bin will be in front of their reception desk from Dec. 1 through Dec. 16.
The Gulls continue their longest homestand of the year with two games this weekend against the Johnstown Chiefs. Saturday's game, which starts at 7:05 p.m., is "Survive the Holidays" night and Gulls hiking water bottles will be given away. Sunday's contest against Johnstown begins at 5:05 p.m. and will be another Kids Night, featuring "Skate with the Gulls" immediately afterward. San Diego closes out the homestand Friday, Dec. 9 vs. Phoenix.
All games can be heard on KLSD 1360AM and www.sandiegogulls.com with Chris Ello calling the play-by-play. Most games can also be viewed on the Gulls' web site, courtesy of B2 Networks (All upcoming games CAN BE VIEWED). Click the B2 Networks (Watch the Game Live) link on the home page for a list of the upcoming telecasted. To view pictures from this season, visit www.zerodogentertainment.com.
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