This year’s 27th annual “12 Hours of Salvation” Toy Drive was nothing short of extraordinary, and it’s all thanks to YOU—our incredible community, generous donors, and amazing partners!
For 12 hours, we witnessed the true spirit of the season unfold before our eyes. Individuals, families, and businesses joined forces to bring holiday magic to countless children in our community. Your kindness and support were truly heartwarming, and the impact of your generosity will resonate throughout this holiday season.
A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Partners
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the help of our incredible broadcast partners: WREX, Q 98.5, 97 ZOK, and 96.7 the Eagle, as well as the unwavering support of local businesses that went above and beyond:
- SolidLine Media
- Chicago Independent Auction
- BMO Wealth Management
- Saavedra Group Architects
- Scandroli Construction
- Ally Banking
- Slidematic
- Dickerson Nieman Realtors
- New Leaf Remodeling
- Todd Transit
- Kenco
- Sherwin-Williams Powder Coatings
- The Pension Specialists, LTD
- Northern Illinois Food Bank
- Cherry Valley Fire Department
- Gerry’s Pizza
- Machine Shed Restaurant
Your contributions and commitment to our community have made a remarkable difference, and we’re so grateful for your partnership.
Highlights of the Day
- 🎁 Overflowing Donations: From bikes to board games, stuffed animals to puzzles, your generosity was overwhelming.
- 🎅 Festive Atmosphere: A joyful day filled with cheerful volunteers, holiday music from Jodi Beach & Jim McDowell, Jerry and Charmel Jacobs, and the Rockford Temple Salvation Army Band, plus a special visit from Santa himself!
- ❤️ Community Spirit: Whether you donated toys, shared our event, or volunteered your time, YOU were the driving force behind the success of this day.
A Milestone to Celebrate
Thanks to your incredible support, we hit a major milestone this year by collecting our 200,000th toy! This year alone, we gathered over 7,000 toys and raised nearly $11,000, ensuring that thousands of children will wake up to gifts under their trees.
Thank You from Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall
On behalf of everyone at Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, thank you for making the 27th annual 12 Hours of Salvation Toy Drive a resounding success. Your kindness and generosity have made the holidays brighter, one smile at a time.
Let’s continue to spread joy and make a difference together—here’s to an even bigger and better event next year!
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