Arizona Highway Patrol Association (AHPA) kicks off their annual ComfortĀ BearĀ Toy Drive beginning April 1st through 30th. Designed to collect stuffed toys to help console children impacted by tragedy, the AHPA is urging those willing to help to drop off a new stuffed animal at any participating Phoenix, Tucson, or YumaĀ Papa Murphy’s Pizza location.Ā Donate and receive a coupon for $5.00 off any family size pizza!Ā For Papa Murphy locations near you, go to: www.papamurphys.com
These stuffed toys are distributed to law enforcement personnel throughout the state to use with effected children to provide contentment during a crisis. Additionally, the effort serves as a reminder to these children that law enforcement will always be there to help.Ā āComfortĀ Bearsā are usually kept in the trunks of law enforcement vehicles for immediate use after a traumatic situation.
Media coverage:
AZFAMILY.com/3TV April 14, 2014: Papa Murphy’s Pizza collects stuffed bears for Highway Patrol
KVOA TUCSON – April 8, 2014: AZ Highway Patrol and Papa Murphy’s toy drive
Desert Living Today – Donate a bear and get a pizza
Your West Valley – April 10, 2014 – Papa Murphy’s Pizza collects bears for Highway Patrol
Scoop Factory – Arizona Highway Patrol Association Bear Drive
KTAR – April 9, 2014: Comfort Bear Drive
KYMAĀ Yuma – April 14, 2014 – Comfort Bear Drive
KSWTĀ Yuma – April 14, 2014 – Comfort Bear Drive
East Valley Tribune & Get Out – April 21, 2014 – Donate a bear, get a deal on pizza
Arizona_Republic_April 21, 2014_TEDDY BEAR DRIVE WITH AHPA
ABC 15 Phoenix – April 22, 2014 – Comfort Bear Drive
CBS 5 KPHO – April 28, 2014 – Comfort Bear Drive
KVOA Tucson – April 29, 2014 – Comfort Bear Toy Drive wraps up tomorrow
KPHO CBS 5 – May 6, 2014 – “Pay it Forward” for Officer Tim Huffman
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