Griffins raise funds, food at ‘Virtual Teddy Bear Toss’

From the Grand Rapids Griffins comes good news:

GRIFFINS’ TEDDY BEAR TOSS & HOLIDAY DRIVE NETS SLEIGHFUL FOR LOCAL CHARITIES

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids Griffins fans exhibited their generosity and holiday spirit during the team’s drive-thru Teddy Bear Toss & Holiday Drive at Griff’s IceHouse at Belknap Park last Tuesday, Dec. 15, donating the following during the two-hour event:

• Nearly 800 stuffed animals for the Billy Bear Hug Foundation, giving comfort to children with critical illnesses in West Michigan and continuing the Griffins’ two-decade Teddy Bear Toss tradition. Event sponsor J&H Family Stores also collected some of these stuffed animals at their locations last week;

• 1,242 pounds of non-perishable food for Feeding America West Michigan, providing 1,035 meals to families facing hunger within our community;

• Cash, coins and online donations totaling $1,398.53 for The Salvation Army, helping rescue Christmas for those who need it most this season.

Those still wishing to make a donation to any or all of these organizations are encouraged to do so by using the links above.

“We were overwhelmed – but not surprised – at the outpouring of support from our fans last week,” said Bob Kaser, Griffins vice president of community relations and broadcasting. “Those couple of hours served as an emphatic reminder that our fans miss hockey and the Griffins organization misses our fans. What a night!”

Multimedia Links:

Griffins recap video
Griffins photo gallery
WOOD TV8 coverage
WZZM 13 coverage 

The final numbers are in from our Teddy Bear Toss & Holiday Drive event!

Nearly 800 stuffed animals collected

1,242 pounds of non-perishable food = 1,035 meals to families

Cash, coins & online donations totaling $1,398.53

Watch a full recap of the event ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/SRP4g9D67t— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) December 21, 2020

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