Simcoe County Paramedics Xmas Toy Drive Begins

Simcoe County Paramedics launch their 2016 Christmas Toy Drive today, partnering with charities across the county in the hope of ensuring every family has a Merry Christmas. Paramedic Greg Sharp is the head elf for this initiative. He says the generosity of the community and the commitment of the paramedics who volunteer their time is nothing short of amazing. Listen to our interview, and see below for how you can make a donation.

Donations of new, unwrapped toys, food and cash, as well as gift cards for older kids, can be made at the following paramedic stations:

• Alliston – 6933 Industrial Parkway, Alliston
• Angus – 1 Tree Top Street, Angus
• Barrie North – 667 Bayfield Street, Barrie
• Barrie Tiffin – 113 Tiffin Street, Barrie
• Beeton – 51 Main Street East, Beeton
• Bradford – 170 Artesian Industrial Parkway, Units 6 & 7, Bradford
• Coldwater – 1 Firehall Lane, Coldwater
• Collingwood – 195 St. Paul Street, Collingwood
• Craighurst – 2298 Horseshoe Valley Road, Oro
• Elmvale – 7 Patterson Street, Elmvale
• Midland – 395 Cranston Crescent, Midland
• Orillia – 820 Memorial Avenue, Orillia
• Stayner – 6993 Highway 26, R.R. #2, Stayner
• Stroud – 2394 Victoria Street West, Stroud
• Tottenham – 44 Mill Street East, New Tecumseth
• Wasaga Beach – 23 Oxbow Park Road, Wasaga Beach
• Washago – 401 Anchor Drive, Severn

In addition, paramedics will be attending various events across the county during the holiday season:

November 12, 2016

• Collingwood Walmart – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

November 19, 2016

• Angus Santa Claus Parade
• Collingwood Santa Claus Parade
• Bradford Santa Clause Parade

November 20, 2016

• Orillia Santa Claus Parade
• Stroud Foodland: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

November 26, 2016

• Midland Santa Claus Parade
• Wasaga Beach Santa Claus Parade
• Wasaga Beach Walmart: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

November 27, 2016

• Waubaushene Santa Claus Parade
• Innisfil Santa Claus Parade

December 3, 2016

• Coldwater Santa Claus Parade
• Penetanguishene Santa Clause Parade
• Coldwater Foodland: 10 a.m. – 3 p. m.
• Barrie Toys R Us: 10 a.m. – 3 p. m.
• Barrie Bayfield Walmart: 10 a.m. – 3 p. m.
• Barrie Bryn Drive Walmart: 10 a.m. – 3 p. m.
• Elmvale Foodland: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Midland Walmart

December 4, 2016

• Elmvale Santa Claus Parade
• Moonstone Santa Claus Parade
• Orillia Walmart: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Barrie Toys R Us: 10 a.m. – 3 p. m.
• Barrie Bayfield Walmart: 10 a.m. – 3 p. m.
• Barrie Bryn Drive Walmart: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

December 8, 2016

• Christmas Past and Present at the Simcoe County Museum

December 9, 2016

• Christmas Past and Present at the Simcoe County Museum

December 10, 2016

• Craighurst Foodland: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

*Events are subject to change and additional locations may be added throughout the Toy Drive.