‘Tis the Season to Give: Teddy Bear Toss Dec. 9 at men's hockey
November 20, 2017 | Men's Hockey, Badgers Give Back
'The holiday season is upon us and it’s our time to spread some holiday cheer and get into the giving spirit.'
MADISON, Wis. — The holiday season is a time of joy, of gift-giving and of families united. One of the greatest joys for children this time of year is opening presents. However, that is not the reality for all.
The first annual Teddy Bear Toss will take place at the men's hockey game versus Notre Dame on Dec. 9 to provide teddy bear gifts for local, underprivileged children here in Dane County courtesy of BMO Harris Bank.
Fans coming to the hockey game are encouraged to bring new teddy bears. If you don't have time to buy one yourself or forget, it's no problem! Stuffed animal bears and Bucky Badgers will be available for purchase at Bucky's Locker Room prior to the start of the game.
Through the gift of a teddy bear, our goal is to send a message of hope to the less fortunate. Wisconsin Athletics is proud of its long-standing relationship with the United States Marines Corp and its Toys for Tots campaign as well as partnering with BMO Harris Bank to make this possible.
In order to throw the teddy bears onto the ice, every stuffed animal must be bagged. Teddy bear bagging-stations will be located at each gate entrance of the Kohl Center. Join Wisconsin Athletics in this newfound tradition by throwing your bagged teddy bears down onto the ice at the end of the game.
Doors open one hour before the puck drops. If you would like to learn more about, or donate to, visit Toys for Tots.
