December 14, 2009
OAKLAND – Mayor Ron Dellums’ office will partner with the San Jose Sharks to host a special Holiday Toy Drive event at the Oakland Ice Center Tuesday, December 15 at 3pm. Those who bring an appropriate toy to donate will receive free admission and skate rentals. San Jose Sharks player, Torrey Mitchell, will be present to sign autographs for the first 100 people to donate a new, unwrapped, non-violent toy.
Due to national economic hardships, the Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive donations are down approximately 50 percent. Mayor Dellums strongly encourages the community to help support Oakland families this season.
“We have seen our nation grapple with the results of a severe national recession. When much has been beyond our control, we do have the ability to make a difference in a child’s life this holiday season. We need the community’s help to provide for our city’s neediest children who deserve to be overwhelmed with the spirit of holiday giving,” said Mayor Dellums. “We are grateful for this partnership with the San Jose Sharks and the Oakland Ice Center. I am confident that their efforts will help us warm the hearts of many more families this year.”
A Mayor’s Toy Drive donation barrel will be available in the Oakland Ice Center lobby, at 519 18th Street, throughout the holiday season for donations.
This year marks the 30th year the Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive has provided toys for Oakland’s children in need. All financial donations are tax deductible and checks should be made payable to Mayor’s Community Toy Drive, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, 94612. You can drop off toys at these other locations: All Oakland Fire stations, City Hall, Oakland Police Headquarters, Oakland Police Eastmont Substation, Oakland Public Library, Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland Zoo, Lions Center for the Blind, Port of Oakland, and Bench and Bar. For more information, please call the hotline at 777-TOYS.
WHERE: Oakland Ice Center
519 18th Street
Oakland, CA
WHEN: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
3pm to 5pm
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