Hershey Bears and Lehigh Valley Fans Set New Record for Charity Toy Drive at Arena

A spectacular sight unfolded at a Pennsylvania ice hockey arena on Sunday, 8 January, as 74,500 stuffed animals cascaded onto the rink during the annual teddy bear toss. The match between the Hershey Bears and Lehigh Valley was temporarily paused for 50 minutes while players and volunteers collected the plush toys that were generously thrown by fans.

The teddy bears, which will be distributed to local charities, broke the previous year’s record of 67,309 stuffed animals, setting a new milestone for the event.

“Let the sweet cuddly mayhem commence!” exclaimed play-by-play broadcaster Zack Fisch, as the toys filled the ice. This heartwarming tradition continues to bring the community together while supporting those in need through charitable donations.