One of the most heartwarming nights in the Leeds Knights calendar is back! The Morley Glass Leeds Knights are delighted to announce the return of the Annual Teddy Bear Toss on Saturday 12th December 2026, as we welcome the Telford Tigers to Planet Ice Leeds for a 6:30pm face-off.
The Teddy Bear Toss game is a firm favourite among Knights supporters and a wonderful opportunity for our hockey family to come together to support children and families in need.
If you're new to the tradition, here's how it works: supporters are encouraged to bring a new teddy bear, securely bagged and ready for the big moment. When the Knights score their first goal of the game, it's time to send those bears flying, covering the ice.
As always, the teddy bears collected on the night will be donated to the Children's Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF), a charity dedicated to supporting babies, children and adults affected by congenital heart disease, alongside their families.
Working closely with the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, the charity helps provide vital support, specialist equipment and resources to improve the care and experience of patients and their loved ones.
Every teddy donated has the potential to bring comfort, happiness and a little extra magic to a child going through a difficult time. By getting involved, Knights fans can help spread some Christmas cheer to families who need it most.
Lauren Proctor, Community & Events Fundraiser at CHSF, said: "Children's Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) are thrilled to partner again with Leeds Knights for the annual Teddy Toss. This year will be CHSF's fifth year CHSF has been chosen as the beneficiary of all the amazing teddies that are donated. We are always so overwhelmed with the generosity of the incredible Leeds Knights fans! The teddies donated on the night will be distributed to children with congenital heart disease who will be spending time in hospital this Christmas."
Verity Thomas, Leeds Knights Partnership Manager, said: “We’re so pleased to welcome Children’s Heart Surgery Fund back as our charity partner for the Teddy Bear Toss. Having worked alongside and supported this incredible charity for a number of years, it means so much to continue our relationship and work together again to raise awareness and support the amazing work they do for children and families.”
The Knights are incredibly proud to continue supporting the Children's Heart Surgery Fund and the important work they do within our local community. The generosity shown by supporters year after year is what makes this event so special, proving that the Knights family can make a real difference both on and off the ice.
Grab your teddy, get your tickets and join us for one of the most memorable nights of the season.
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