10th Annual Richmond RCMP Toy Drive kicks off to brighten the holidays for families in need

Richmond

2024-11-08 06:51 PST

Richmond RCMP is excited to announce the launch of its 10th Annual Toy Drive in support of the Richmond Christmas Fund, another program of Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives, which helps make the holiday season brighter for local families in need. This year’s Toy Drive is set to take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Lansdowne Centre by the Canada Line station.

Last year, the 2023 Toy Drive broke records, raising $29,347 and collecting 2.3 tonnes of toys. Richmond RCMP is aiming to surpass these totals this year with even more community involvement.

Community members are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or make a suggested minimum $10 donation, and in return, they’ll receive a bag of warm mini donuts, courtesy of FortisBC, along with a ticket to a Richmond Sockeyes game.

This festive event will feature a range of family-friendly activities, including photos with Santa and a fun-filled ball hockey game where members of the Richmond Sockeyes and Richmond RCMP will faceoff with local VIPs. Community booths will also be present to share information and engage with attendees.

Toy Drive kickoff at Lansdowne Centre

On October 26, 2024, Richmond RCMP held a special kickoff event at Lansdowne Centre, featuring members of the public having the opportunity to take photos with officers in Red Serge alongside luxury supercars. All proceeds from the kickoff went directly to support the Toy Drive.

Year after year, our Toy Drive has brought the community together for a common goal – to ensure that every child in Richmond has a reason to smile during the holidays, said Corporal Adriana O’Malley, Media Relations Officer for Richmond RCMP. With this being our 10th year, we’re hoping to make it our most successful Toy Drive yet.

How to participate

When: Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Lansdowne Centre (by the Canada Line station)
What to bring: New, unwrapped toys or a cash donation
Bonus: Mini donuts and a Richmond Sockeyes game ticket for every donation, while supplies last.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a wonderful cause that brings joy to families in need. Stay tuned for updates and highlights for the event to be posted on Richmond RCMP’s X platform.

Early toy donations welcome

If you can’t attend the event on November 23, you can still make a difference by dropping of a new, unwrapped toy at any Richmond RCMP community police office location ahead of time. In addition, toy drive donations will be accepted at any RBC Royal Bank location in Richmond, including:

• No. 3 & Cook, Transit 4800, 6400 No. 3 Rd
• Fortuna House, Transit 5470, 6168 No. 3 Rd
• No. 3 & Ackroyd, Transit 3880, 8171 Ackroyd Rd
• No. 3 & Cambie, Transit 1457, 4000 No 3 Rd – Unit 110
• Aberdeen Centre, Transit 3395, 4151 Hazelbridge Way – Unit 1160
• Garden City & Alderbridge – RBC Meeting Place, Transit 1796, 4791 Mcclelland Rd – Unit 1605
• Terra Nova, Transit 8088, 3679 Westminster Hwy
• Steveston, Transit 5200, 3740 Moncton St
• No. 3 & Williams, Transit 4880, 125 10111 No. 3 Rd
• No. 5 & Cambie, Transit 4960, 11600 Cambie Rd

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Email: richmond_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: richmond.rcmp.ca

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