Organization supports Big 10 Toy Drive

December 13, 2024

This week, all 11 teams in the organization worked together to collect and donate toys to support the local Big 10 Toy Drive. 18U players joined Columbus Blue Jackets Boone Jenner and Erik Gudbranson to deliver more than 500 toys to the Big 10 Toy Parade on behalf of all AAA Blue Jacket families. The boys also featured LIVE on WBNS 10TV and 97.1 The Fan.

In partnership with WBNS-10TV, the Blue Jackets are asking fans to support The Salvation Army of Central Ohio's efforts to brighten the holidays for local families in need. The Salvation Army operates central Ohio's largest holiday toy and food distribution program. They provide food and toys to nearly 8,000 families over a two-day period. Christmas Cheer provides a true holiday experience for families that may need a little help this time of year. The toy drive gives that program a big boost by offering the 5th Line a chance to provide the toys the Salvation Army will give away in its Christmas Cheer program in mid-December.

Fans coming to the December 14th game against the Anaheim Ducks are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy. Before the game, toys will be accepted by volunteers outside the arena entrances. Fans who donate that night will receive a voucher redeemable for a pair of tickets to an upcoming home game. (Offer limited to one per household)

If fans are not able to join us for the game they can drop off toys from November 18 to December 14 at any OhioHealth Chiller Ice Rink located in Easton, Dublin, and North or at the Blue Line stores located at Nationwide Arena and Polaris Fashion Place.

Also this week, the program is hosting it's annual online silent auction, which features a number of exclusive experiences from the Columbus Blue Jackets, autographed items from our favorite players, and much more. Bidding ends this Sunday, December 15 at 9:00pm ET. To view the auction, visit www.32auctions.com/OBJ2024.

As a non-profit 501-c3 organization, the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets program prides itself on being the premier youth hockey program in Ohio. With an every day mission to develop our student-athletes to reach their full potential on and off of the ice, the program aims to provide a healthy and safe environment for the elite player to grow as a player, person and teammate through the great game of hockey.