Hockey fans donate over 81,000 stuffed toys in one night

[Por_sha911]

One of the United States’ most recognisable charity traditions in hockey unfolded again on Sunday in Hershey, Pennsylvania. As soon as the Hershey Bears scored their first goal, fans showered the ice with thousands of teddy bears and soft toys during an American Hockey League game. This year’s Teddy Bear Toss brought in 81,796 toys.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/hershey-bears-teddy-bear-toss-120359472.html

Ever see that at a baseball, football, basketball game?

[wilnj]

Closest I’ve experienced is waving to the kids at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa.

[Por_sha911]

Pro hockey players invest more time and personal finances than any other sports athletes even though they make far less than the other sports listed.

[unclebilly]

It’s been happening in Calgary for over 30 years. This year 26828 bears were tossed onto the ice at the annual teddy bear toss on Dec 7th.

https://chl.ca/whl-hitmen/teddy-bear-toss/