Burnaby Minor Hockey, December 11-13, 2015

From December 11 to 13, visitors to Brentwood Town Centre will see a different side of London Drugs. In the spirit of sport and community London Drugs is offering high performance GRAF hockey sticks and skates at affordable prices with partial proceeds going to the Burnaby Minor Hockey Association (BMHA).

Brentwood Town Centre visitors will see the outside of London Drugs transformed into a hockey bench environment with hundreds of GRAF junior sticks and skates as well as senior skates offered for $29.99 with $3.00 from every purchase going to BMHA.

“We are really excited to welcome hockey players of all ages to come in and try on the high performance GRAF skates and for juniors, they get to pick up a new stick or a second stick for a reasonable $29.99 with benefits to BMHA,” says store manager Lorne Pedersen. “It really will be a win win match up at London Drugs this weekend.”

The store will be playing some of hockey’s greatest moments on high definition TVs at this weekend’s London Drugs hockey bench.

“We really hope to raise a good amount for BMHA,” said Pedersen. “These players and families are our customers so I’m really happy we are getting this opportunity to put on this event.”

The $29.99 GRAF skates and sticks will be available at London Drugs in Brentwood Town Centre starting this Friday and for the weekend, December 11, 12 and 13.

Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey, December 5-6, 2015

Maple Ridge residents will see a different side of London Drugs after the weekend of December 5-6, 2015.

In the spirit of sport and community, London Drugs is offering high performance GRAF hockey sticks and skates at affordable prices, with partial proceeds going to the Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association (RMMHA).

Valley Fair Mall visitors will see the outside of the store transformed into a hockey bench environment with hundreds of GRAF junior sticks and skates as well as senior skates offered for $29.99 with $3.00 from every purchase going to RMMHA.

“We are really excited to welcome hockey players of all ages to come in and try on the high performance GRAF skates and for juniors, they get to pick up a new stick or a second stick for a reasonable $29.99 with benefits to RMMHA,” says store manager Steve Usui. “It really will be a win win match up at London Drugs this weekend.”

The store will be playing some of hockey’s greatest moments on high definition TVs at this weekend’s London Drugs hockey bench.

“We really hope to raise a good amount for RMMHA,” said Usui. “These players and families are our customers so I’m really happy we are getting this opportunity to put on this event.”

The $29.99 GRAF skates and sticks will be available at London Drugs in Valley Fair Mall for this weekend, December 5 and 6 only.

London Drugs and Bissell Centre launched their #StopDropGive holiday donation drive in support of Edmonton’s homeless community in Edmonton on Giving Tuesday.

The two-week campaign kicked-off with a two-person shopping spree around London Drugs in Oliver Square, which was broadcast live online through Periscope. More than 10 carts of items were collected for Bissell Centre at the event in six hours. Bissell Centre is hoping for a total of 50 shopping carts collected over the course of the campaign.

The #StopDropGive holiday donation drive continues in the Capital Region until December 15, and all items contributed will be dropped off to Bissell Centre on December 16.

“Holidays and the winter season can often be the most difficult for people living in poverty, and we are working with London Drugs this season to collect specific items most needed during the upcoming winter months,” said Devin Komarniski, Manager of Marketing and Communications, Bissell Centre. “With nine additional locations to drop items, our hope is that this will make it easier for people to provide items that will help us care for the 2,000 plus people who have access to our services. We are grateful to all Capital Region residents who continue to support us, and are thrilled to give our supporters easier ways to give this holiday season.”

How to Donate to the #StopDropGive Donation Drive

1. Stop by any London Drugs location in Edmonton, Sherwood Park or St. Albert between December 1 and December 15, 2015
2. Drop off an unused and unwrapped donation item for Bissell Centre in the collection bin
3. Give the gift of hope and help to someone in need over the holidays and winter season

“Even one pair of socks can make all the difference to someone during the winter months,” said Perry Lubberding, Store Manager, London Drugs in Oliver Square. “It’s important for us, as well as our customers, to offer support to the many men, women and families that don’t have a warm home to go this holiday season. It’s wonderful to work with Bissell Centre to help them collect the items they need to continue to offer the care and help they do to so many people.”

BISSELL CENTRE’S TOP TEN WINTER WISHLIST ITEMS

1. Socks
2. Hand warmers / foot warmers
3. Underwear / long underwear
4. Gloves, toques/scarves
5. Toiletries (small soaps, shampoos, conditioners, deodorant, razors, body wash, toothbrushes, etc.)
6. Baby formula
7. Diapers
8. Winter jackets
9. Winter work gloves
10. Coffee, black tea

Bissell Centre will also continue their regular collection programs for gently loved items, in-kind or financial contributions. Learn more about all the ways to give through Bissell Centre’s 2015 Holiday Giving Guide.