TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2019 /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, once again, brought the magic of the season to 1,200
kids from the Children's Breakfast Clubs affiliated schools at this
year's annual Caring & Sharing Christmas Gala.
On Tuesday, December
3rd, also known as Giving Tuesday, more than 200
volunteers from Spin Master donned glittering angel wings and
helped each child select two toys – one for themselves and another
to share with a friend. Children, with their eyes all aglow, were
treated to face painting, toy and game play areas, and a dance
party, followed by a holiday luncheon hosted by the Liberty
Grand.
"The annual Caring & Sharing event is the most wonderful
time of the year for Spin Master employees and the children who
benefit from this amazing experience," says Anton Rabie, Spin Master Co-Founder and Co-CEO.
"We understand the joy a toy can bring and are grateful that we can
partner with others to give so many children this magical
experience that will live in their memories for years to come. It's
a time for us all to gather together and truly celebrate the spirit
of the season and the joy of play."
This year, Spin Master has taken this deeply meaningful event to
its offices around the world leading up to the holidays. The
company has also expanded its holiday toy donation efforts in the
Greater Toronto Area by organizing
two additional Caring & Sharing events at Firgrove Public
School in North York and
Roger Neilson Public School in
Peterborough. Together, with these
events and other local drives, the company donated more than 50,000
toys to children in need in Canada
alone.
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, Toronto Fire
Fighters 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 & 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 this annual
Caring & event benefiting so many kids who benefit from the
Children's Breakfast Clubs."
Spin Master's philanthropic efforts include sponsorship of
The Children's Breakfast Clubs, The Toronto Fire Fighters
Toy Drive and the CTV Toy Mountain 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 14 missions, most bringing toys to over
450,000 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 110 TIA Toy of The
Year (TOTY) nominations with 30 wins across a variety of product
categories, including 13 TOTY nominations for Innovative Toy of the
Year. To date, Spin Master has produced nine television series,
including the relaunched Bakugan: Battle Planet and current hit PAW
Patrol, which is broadcast in over 160 countries and territories
globally. Spin Master employs over 1,800 people in countries around
the world including 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. Liberty Entertainment Group continues to gain
success and acknowledgment for developing an impressive roster of
unique venues. These venues include Toronto's premier special event facilities;
Casa Loma, Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex and Rosewater Room.
Liberty Entertainment Group is also responsible for the development
of Toronto's most prolific
restaurants including BlueBlood Steakhouse, Don Alfonso 1890, Xango – a new concept with
Claudio Aprile and three Cibo Wine
Bar locations (King West, Yonge St
and Yorkville), as well as the city's most vibrant nightlife space
– Arcane. In addition, Liberty Entertainment Group operates several
international properties including the Coral Gables Country Club
and Cibo Wine Bar in Coral Gables,
Florida. 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 5,000 meals per week in more than 26 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