For the sixth consecutive year, the Mercedes-Benz Toronto Retail Group is teaming up with the volunteer-led Toronto Firefighters’ Toy Drive to help provide gifts to children across the Greater Toronto Area prior to the holiday season.
The Mercedes-Benz Toronto Retail Group donated the use of Sprinter Cargo van to help the firefighters collect toys. Toronto retail locations will be hosting toy drives between November 15 and December 7, according to a news release from Mercedes-Benz Canada.
“Our team is full of active and caring people who are passionate about serving the communities where they live and work,” said Brian D. Fulton, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. “We are very happy to support the Toronto Firefighters’ Toy Drive and we can’t wait to fill the Sprinter van with great toys for children across the city.”
Firefighters volunteer their time to collect and deliver presents with the use of the van, according to Rick Berenz, President of the Toronto Firefighters’ Toy Drive. He adds that “the employees at Mercedes-Benz Toronto Retail Group share this passion.”
The news release also notes that Santa Claus will be making appearances at participating dealerships across the GTA, where those that visit him can do so for free and receive a personalized photo souvenirs.
