ST. PETER, Minn. – Gustavus Adolphus College’s student fan organization, The Hill Crew, is holding its second annual Teddy Bear Toss benefit on Friday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. as the Gustavus men’s hockey team hosts Bethel University.
Attendees who bring a new teddy bear or stuffed animal will receive free admission to the game, which will benefit Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare and Goodwill. After the Gusties score their first goal, fans will throw their teddy bears and stuffed animals onto the ice, where they will be collected and donated to the two Mankato organizations.
Organized entirely by Hill Crew students, the event will take place at the Don Roberts Ice Rink in Lund Center on the Gustavus campus. The general public is encouraged to attend to support the two community organizations.
About The Hill Crew
As Gustavus Adolphus College’s student fan organization, The Hill Crew’s mission centers around uniting the student body to support Gustavus athletics, fine arts, and campus events to create an atmosphere that is second to none. The Gustavus Hill Crew app is available in the Apple iTunes and Google Play stores.
About Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
Gillette, an independent, not-for-profit hospital and clinics, is internationally recognized for its work in the diagnosis and treatment of children and young adults who have disabilities or complex medical needs. As the nation’s first hospital devoted to the treatment of children who have disabilities, Gillette’s mission is to help children, adults and their families improve their health, achieve greater well-being, and enjoy life. For more information, visit Gillette’s website.
About Goodwill
Goodwill strives to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by helping people reach their full potential through education, skills training and the power of work. Goodwills meet the needs of all job seekers, including programs for youth, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities, criminal backgrounds and other specialized needs. In 2016, Goodwill helped more than 313,000 people train for careers in industries such as banking, IT and health care, to name a few — and get the supporting services they needed to be successful — such as English language training, additional education, or access to transportation and child care. For more information, visit Goodwill’s website.