Celebrating a 29-year tradition with the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau

VANCOUVER, BC - Today TransLink and its subsidiaries delivered approximately 3500 unwrapped toys to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.

As part of the Toys for Tots program, employees from TransLink, Coast Mountain Bus Company, BC Rapid Transit Company and Transit Police donated two busloads of toys to local children in need.

TransLink’s Toys for Tots was created in 1985 by eight BC Transit bus operators. The group wanted to give back to the community during the holidays. The program exceeded expectations and quickly became popular with other operators. From then on, the tradition has carried onto TransLink and its subsidiaries.

Last year, Toys for Tots delivered 3,491 toys and since the launch of the program, employees have donated 61,000 toys to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.

Quotes:

“We thank TransLink and its operating companies for continuing this program for 29 years. We wouldn’t be where we are today without their generosity.”
Chris Bayliss, Executive Director of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.

“Toys for Tots is a great way for our members to join forces with TransLink and help make a difference in the community. On behalf of the recipients, we are grateful Coast Mountain Bus Company can continue this long standing tradition.”
Nathan Woods, President of Unifor Local 111

“We are extremely proud of our employees for helping those less fortunate year after year. This toy drive truly reflects the spirit of the season.”
Mike Madill, VP of Operations at Coast Mountain Bus Company