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Hershey Bears Collect Record 81,796 Teddy Toss Donations

1/7/2026

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The Hershey Bears' annual teddy toss collected 81,796 stuffed animals this year.
Hockey fans participated by throwing thousands of stuffed animals onto the ice.
The total since the event began in 2001 reaches 648,246.
The stuffed animals will be distributed to over 60 local charities through the Hershey Bears Cares program, benefiting children in need.

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Story summary

The Hershey Bears' annual teddy toss collected 81,796 stuffed animals this year.
Hockey fans participated by throwing thousands of stuffed animals onto the ice.
The total since the event began in 2001 reaches 648,246.
The stuffed animals will be distributed to over 60 local charities through the Hershey Bears Cares program, benefiting children in need.