SUNY Geneseo’s sixth annual Teddy Bear Toss raised 650 donated toys and more than $200 on Dec. 2 at the men’s ice hockey home game.
Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the Knights ice hockey team, the Teddy Bear Toss encouraged those in attendance at the Ira S. Wilson Ice Arena to make a difference by throwing a new or gently-used stuffed animal onto the ice following the Knights’ first goal of the game.
Students brought their own toys to donate or bought one at the game from SAAC. All the donations will be split between the charities Focus on the Children, Catholic Charities of Livingston County and the Livingston County Department of Social Services.
“Events such as the Teddy Bear Toss help bring our close-knit Geneseo community together,” said senior Liz Doherty, SAAC president. “The sight of hundreds of bears and toys flying onto the ice as the Knights celebrate their goal was truly a special moment. As we say, the toys will brighten the ‘Knight’ of a child.”
Story written by SUNY Geneseo College Communications intern Alexandra Ciarcia.
30 Days of Giving 2016
- Day 1: Cortland Perspective on Poverty
- Day 2: Chef & Child at Erie Community College
- Day 3: Elder Care at SUNY Delhi
- Day 4: Be the Match at Morrisville
- Day 5: Food for Parking at Fulton-Montgomery Community College
- Day 6: Supporting Refugee Students at Buffalo State
- Day 7: Honoring a Historic Legacy With a Day Of Service at Old Westbury
- Day 8: Art in Vacant Spaces from Purchase College
- Day 9: Global Day of Service at Binghamton
- Day 10: Artistic Collaboration at Dutchess CC
- Day 11: Athletes Pitch In To Community Service at Cayuga CC
- Day 12: Feeding the Community at System Admin
- Day 13: Maritime Cadets Help Intrepid Museum
- Day 14: Filling an Empty Stocking at Empire State College
- Day 15: A Children's Christmas at Herkimer County Community College
- Day 16: Student Nurse Mentoring at Farmingdale State
- Day 17: Healthy Athletes Program at HVCC
- Day 18: Opening a Food Pantry at Oswego
- Day 19: Donating Books for Children at UAlbany
- Day 20: Arts & Crafts with Girls Inc. at Schenectady County Community College
- Day 21: Teddy Bear Toss at Geneseo
- Day 22: SUNY Canton Lending a Hand at St Mary's Church
- Day 23: Helping a Student in Need at Adirondack Community College
- Day 24: Alfred State Celebrates Service
- Day 25: Baby & Toddler Clothing Pantry at Monroe Community College
- Day 26: Adopt-A-Family at SUNY Orange County Community College
- Day 27: Free Dental Care for Veterans at UBuffalo
- Day 28: Fashion Design for Disabled Women at FIT
- Day 29: Care Packages for the Troops at Fredonia
- Day 30: A Spirit of Giving Throughout Ulster County Community College
- BONUS: Holiday Food Boxes at Rockland Community College
