2012 Toy Mountain campaign presented by 102.3 CLEAR FM and 92 CITI FM in partnership with Scotiabank Raises $201,995 in support of The Salvation Army
Winnipeg, MB – Thank you Winnipeg! It was a heartwarming outpouring of support for the Children during the annual Toy Mountain campaign presented by 102.3 CLEAR FM and 92 CITI FM in partnership with Scotiabank in support of The Salvation Army. During the three day live broadcast from Polo Park a total of $201,995 in toys and donations were raised to ensure every child in Winnipeg that needs help will have some cheer and joy when they awaken Christmas morning.
“What a fantastic outpouring of support and generosity,” said Captain Les Marshall of The Salvation Army Prairie Division, “It was inspiring and humbling to see crowds of children from schools, parents bringing their young ones, and so many people drop by Toy Mountain with their donations to help ensure every child in need will have a gift under the tree Christmas morning!”
Over the three day live broadcast, December 6th-8th by 102.3 Clear FM and 92 Citi FM at Polo Park a total of 10, 500 toys and $44, 495.00 in donations were received for The Salvation Army to distribute to those in need. All funds raised from the Toy Mountain campaign go directly to ensuring no child goes without during the holiday season.
“The announcers and staff from 102.3 CLEAR FM and 92 CITI FM are once again overwhelmed by the kindness and support received from our listeners and Winnipeggers during the Toy Mountain 3 day broadcast,” says Scott Armstrong, General Manager of Rogers Radio Winnipeg, “Because of you, we are that much closer to making sure that every child has a very Merry Christmas.”
During the Toy Mountain broadcast, McDonald’s provided two beautifully decorated trees containing a wide selection of wonderful prizes to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. The highest bid received was $2800. McDonald’s also supplied an additional donation of $2500.
This year a combined goal of toys and cash donations has been set at $350,000. This amount will ensure 15,000 children in need will have their Christmas dreams come true. Donations are still being accepted at all Winnipeg Scotiabank, Fire Hall and Salvation Army locations. Donations received here will be added to the final totals for the Toy Mountain campaign.
“On behalf of Scotiabank and all of our employees, we would like to thank our customers and all of the good people of Winnipeg and surrounding area, who have given so generously to support this campaign”, states Boris Kolisnyk, Branch Manager, Scotiabank, Springfield Heights Shopping Centre.
Toy Mountain was presented by 102.3 Clear FM and 92 Citi FM in partnership with Scotiabank. Other partners included McDonald’s, Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Services, Winnipeg Police Services, Polo Park and Ashley Furniture.
Families in Winnipeg needing assistance from Toy Mountain should call (204) 946-9490 to register.
View photos from 102.3 CLEAR FM and 92 CITI FM live broadcasts on our Facebook page.
