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Simcoe County paramedics launch 2018 Toy Drive

Toy Drive will be collecting donations at numerous events across Simcoe County throughout the holiday season
2018-11-14 Paramedic toy drive
Paramedics Greg Sharp and Lisa Dore are joined by Siren the Fox to help kick off the 16th annual Toy Drive. Photo supplied

NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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County of Simcoe Paramedic Services kicks off the 16th annual Toy Drive on Saturday.

The Toy Drive benefits local children and families during the holiday season. Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted at various locations and parades across Simcoe County until Dec. 17, 2018.

During the last 15 years, the Toy Drive has collected 72,832 toys, 24,436 lbs of food, and approximately $145,026 in monetary and gift card donations for families across Simcoe County.

“The holidays can be exceptionally stressful for children and families in need,” said Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall. “We are grateful to our generous residents and businesses who continue to support the Toy Drive and thankful to our Paramedics for volunteering their time to support our communities. This is truly what the holidays are all about.”

All Toy Drive donations are distributed to local children and families in need by charitable organizations working in partnership with Simcoe County Paramedic Services. Residents are asked for their continued generosity and support in helping those most in need in our region.

Donations can be made at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26 in Midhurst between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at all Simcoe County Paramedic stations, where outdoor drop boxes are now available (please do not leave monetary donations in drop boxes – only non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys).

SIMCOE COUNTY PARAMEDIC STATIONS:

  • Alliston - 6933 Industrial Parkway, Alliston
  • Angus - 1 Tree Top St., Angus
  • Barrie North - 667 Bayfield St., Barrie
  • Barrie Tiffin - 113 Tiffin St., Barrie
  • Beeton - 51 Main St. E., Beeton
  • Bradford - 170 Artesian Industrial Parkway, Units 6 and 7, Bradford
  • Coldwater - 1 Firehall Lane, Coldwater
  • Collingwood – 140 Ontario St., Collingwood
  • Craighurst - 2298 Horseshoe Valley Rd., Oro-Medonte
  • Elmvale - 7 Patterson St., Elmvale
  • Midland - 395 Cranston Cres., Midland
  • Orillia - 68 West St., Orillia
  • Stayner - 6993 Highway 26, R.R. #2, Stayner
  • Stroud - 2394 Victoria St. W., Stroud
  • Wasaga Beach - 23 Oxbow Park Rd., Wasaga Beach
  • Washago - 401 Anchor Dr., Severn

The 2018 Paramedic Services Toy Drive will also be collecting donations at numerous events across Simcoe County throughout the holiday season including these local events: Orillia's Santa Claus parade (Sunday), the Coldwater Santa Claus Parade (Dec. 1) and at the Simcoe County Museum Victorian Christmas from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 13-14.

County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca

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