TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2018 /CNW/ - Spin
Master Corp. (TSX:TOY; www.spinmaster.com),
a leading global children's entertainment company and the Liberty
Entertainment Group, Toronto's
premier hospitality collection, hosted the
8th annual Caring & Sharing Christmas Gala in
support of the Children's Breakfast Clubs. The highly-anticipated
event involved over 1,000 children and teachers from the Children's
Breakfast Clubs affiliated schools in the Greater Toronto
Area and rural Ontario. Notably, the 8th
Annual Caring & Sharing Christmas Gala featured a special
address from Toronto Mayor
John Tory.
Donning glittering angel wings, over 200 volunteers from Spin
Master helped each child select two toys – one for themselves and
another to share with a friend. Following the toy selection, the
children were treated to face painting, toy and game demonstrations
and play areas, a bouncy castle and a dance party, followed by a
formal luncheon in the Governor's Room of the Liberty Grand.
"The annual Caring and Sharing event has been a holiday giving
tradition for Spin Master employees," says Anton Rabie, Spin Master's Co-Founder and
Co-CEO. "The excitement on each child's face is the greatest reward
and a special moment everyone looks forward to year after year.
This November, we expanded on our generosity with our inaugural
Los Angeles event – providing toys
and a fun-filled afternoon to children experiencing homelessness in
Southern California."
Partners include the Liberty Entertainment Group, who generously
donated the venue and luncheon as well as over 200 Liberty Group
staff volunteers, Toronto Police Services, Carquest,
Centennial College, North American Produce Buyers, The Don Valley
Hotel & Suites, The Jazz Pilots and The International Policing
Association.
"Spin Master's generosity and kindness truly reflect what the
Children's Breakfast Clubs is all about," stated Rick Gosling,
President and Founder of the Children's Breakfast Clubs. "The
Caring and Sharing theme allows the children to receive a fabulous
gift for themselves and another to share with someone they care
about. This spirit of giving is a core value the children will
retain throughout their lives."
"Everyone has come together to make this an unforgettable day
for all the children involved," said Nick Di Donato, President
and CEO of the Liberty Entertainment Group. "The event is a true
reflection of partnerships, and we're pleased to host the annual
Caring & Sharing Holiday Banquet in support of the Children's
Breakfast Clubs."
Spin Master's philanthropic efforts include sponsorship of
The Children's Breakfast Clubs and The Toronto Fire
Fighters Toy Drive. Globally, Spin Master continues to bring
inspiration and the opportunity to learn, grow and play to children
living in challenging situations through the Spin Master-led global
initiative, the Toy Movement. To date, the Toy Movement has
completed seven missions, most bringing toys to over 350,000
children in need, both in Canada
and abroad. For more information on how Spin Master is making a
difference, please visit www.thetoymovement.org.
About Spin Master
Spin Master (TSX:TOY; www.spinmaster.com) is a leading global
children's entertainment company that creates, designs,
manufactures, licenses and markets a diversified portfolio of
innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. Spin
Master is best known for award-winning brands including
Zoomer®, Bakugan®, Erector® by
Meccano®, Hatchimals®, Air Hogs®
and PAW Patrol®. Since 2000, Spin Master has received
103 TIA Toy of The Year (TOTY) nominations with 28 wins across a
variety of product categories, including 13 TOTY nominations for
Innovative Toy of the Year, more than any of its competitors. To
date, Spin Master has produced six television series, including
2007 success Bakugan Battle Brawlers and current hit PAW Patrol,
which is broadcast in over 160 countries and territories globally.
Spin Master has 28 offices and employs over 1,700 people globally
in Canada, United States, Mexico, France, Italy, United
Kingdom, Russia,
Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Sweden, the
Netherlands, China,
Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
About Liberty Group
For over three decades the Liberty Entertainment Group, led by
Nick Di Donato, has been redefining
Toronto and Miami's restaurant, nightlife and special
event experience. As developers and operators of numerous landmark
establishments the Liberty Entertainment Group has become
recognized as one of the most successful and innovative companies
in the industry. The Liberty Entertainment Group has gained global
recognition by developing and operating an impressive roster of
unique venues rich in detail and originality. Their portfolio
includes Toronto landmarks: Casa
Loma, Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex and Rosewater and some of
the city's most prolific restaurants: BlueBlood Steakhouse,
Don Alfonso 1890, the renowned Cibo
Wine Bar brand of Italian eateries as well as the popular
restaurant and lounge Spice Route. Over five years ago, Liberty
Entertainment Group successfully established operations in the US
market with the expansion of the Cibo brand in South Florida and the internationally
recognized Coral Gables Country Club. With over 500,000 square feet
of hospitality space, the Liberty Entertainment Group caters to a
diverse clientele of upwards of 1.75 million people per year
including A list celebrities, sports personalities and industry
leaders. www.libertygroup.com
About Children's Breakfast Clubs
The Children's Breakfast Clubs works to ensure that children in
some of Toronto's most
disadvantaged and marginalized communities start each day well-fed
and ready to learn. The Children's Breakfast Clubs works with
community partners to provide a balanced, nutritious, and
culturally appropriate breakfast program. In addition to offering
over 4,000 meals per week in more than 20 community location, the
organization also engages community and municipal leaders and
agencies, schools, and corporate donors to deliver recreational and
educational programming that supports the whole child. The program
promotes a sense of purpose and leads to improved health,
behavioral, and academic outcomes.
SOURCE Spin Master