News Stories The Algonquin College News Story Helping to ensure a “beary” Merry Christmas Algonquin College students helped to make Christmas a little more cheery this year for local area people in a time of need. The second year students of the public relations program held their 18th annual Teddy Bear Raffle in support of the Christmas Exchange. “In our program we are taught that you should always give back to the community in which you operate,” says Elanor Brodie, second year student. “Our program has been helping the Christmas Exchange for eighteen years and we are glad to do it.” The raffle offered people a chance to win one of three great evenings out. Each raffle package consisted of theatre tickets, restaurant gift certificates, books and a teddy bear. The grand prize bear valued at $175 was kindly donated by Ginger N Bears on Sussex Drive. The raffle raised $1,014.45. “I am so pleased at the total,” says Brodie. “Knowing we helped over 60 people enjoy the holiday season is a great feeling.” Return to Media page Back to top