Santas Day aims to raise funds for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous – Edmonton | The Canadian News

On Wednesday, 630 CHED Santas Anonymous will be the on-air spotlight for 630 CHED as we look to raise money to make sure every child has a toy under the tree this Christmas.

“Santas Day will help raise critical funds that will help us bring Christmas to thousands of children in need right here in our city,” said Executive Director Angel Benedict.

Santas Day at 630 CHED will bring stories from longtime volunteers, past recipients, board members and staff to 630 CHED radio waves throughout the day.

“We hope to take listeners on a magical and uplifting journey,” said Benedict. “One that helps us understand the children and families who receive a gift package of 630 CHED Santas Anonymous, as well as the not-so-surprising ending to our families’ stories, ending with a smile on a child’s face. when they open their gift and a little less stress for their parents this holiday season. “

This year, Santas will provide toy packages to about 20,000 Edmonton children. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, Santas has seen a 20 percent decrease in toy donations.

“Cash donations are a great alternative and allow Santa’s helpers to buy exactly what Santa needs to fulfill all of our children’s Christmas wish lists,” said Benedict.

Monetary donations will be accepted starting at 6 am and listeners can call 587-416-1000 to donate. Donations can also be made at Santas’ website.

“Every year, regardless of the challenges they face, Edmontons and CHED’s 630 listeners come together to make the holiday season that much brighter for children who might not otherwise find a gift under their tree.” said Corus radio station manager Brent Pushkarenko.

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“Santas Day helps ensure the continued success of 630 CHED Santas Anonymous, which has put smiles on the faces of thousands and thousands of children since it was founded in 1955.”

630 CHED Mornings with Daryl McIntyre starts the day. Co-host Chelsea Bird will be taking a break from her maternity leave to join the fundraising effort and will be with Daryl all morning.

From 7 am to 8 am, James H. Brown will match all donations up to $ 10,000 for the first hour of power.

Shaye Ganam will take over at 9am with the second power hour until 10am. Sky Eye Measurement will match all donations up to $ 5,000.

Shaye will also have the first of two packages to be auctioned live.

From 10 am to 11 am, listeners will have the opportunity to bid on a vacation and stay package valued at $ 4,000. It includes:

• A roundtrip flight for two passengers to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination
• Chef’s dinner table for two, courtesy of Sabor Restaurant
• Tickets for two to an NHL game at Rogers Place (game to be determined)
• Overnight stay at the Varscona in Whyte.
• A set of luggage

During Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer, Caron Measurement and Controls will match all donations up to $ 5,000 from noon to 1 pm

630 CHED Afternoons with J’lyn Nye starts an hour early Wednesday at 2 pm J’lyn will have the second live auction item: a $ 4,500 field summer package.

It includes:

• A Private Acoustic Backyard Concert by Aaron Goodvin
• Catering for up to 40 people at Curbside Food Truck
• General Admission Weekend Passes to Big Valley Jamboree
• Country Thunder General Admission Weekend Passes

Then, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Crosstown Chrysler Jeep Dodge will match donations of up to $ 5,000.

In the last hour of power, Sentinel Storage will match donations of up to $ 5,000 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.