Teddy Bears, Toys and Donations Collected at RPI
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TROY, N.Y. - The Rensselaer men's hockey team and RPI United
collaborated on a Teddy Bear Toss and Toys for Tots collection at
Saturday's game and in excess of 550 teddy bears and toys as well
as over $400 in cash was collected. All the donations were donated
to Toys for Tots.
Fans were asked to make a contribution for those in need during
this holiday season. There was the Teddy Bear Toss, in conjunction
with Turfer Athletic, as well as the toy collection. RPI United, a
student-run organization, teamed up with the United States Marine
Corps Reserve, and hosted the event. Members of the school spirit
group staffed a table where they collected new, unwrapped toys as
well as cash and checks in lieu of toys. Those who contributed were
entered into a raffle for a jersey signed by the entire team.
