News release
Richmond RCMP Toy Drive sets new record with over $33,000 raised and 1,500lbs of toys collected
December 1, 2025
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Richmond, British Columbia
From: Richmond RCMP
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Richmond RCMP is celebrating the overwhelming generosity of the community after the 11th Annual Toy Drive broke previous records, raising $33,307.95 and collecting approximately 1,500 lbs of toys for the Richmond Christmas Fund.
Richmond RCMP extends heartfelt thanks to the residents, businesses, and sponsors who made this year’s Toy Drive an incredible success. The event, held on Saturday, November 22 at Lansdowne Centre, brought together families, volunteers, and community partners for a day of festive fun and giving.
The Toy Drive supports the Richmond Christmas Fund, a program of Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives, which provides toys and holiday assistance to local families in need. This year’s event featured ball hockey games, photos with Santa, RCMP officers in Red Serge, and community booths, creating a memorable experience for all.
Event highlights:
Total donations: $33,307.95 (a new record!)
Toys collected: 1,260 lbs at the event, plus additional donations from Lansdowne Centre and donation boxes placed at Community Policing Offices and libraries, totalling approximately 1,500 lbs.
“Year after year, this event reflects the spirit of Richmond,” said Superintendent Julie Drotar, Richmond RCMP Senior Operations Officer. “The success of this year’s Toy Drive shows what can happen when a community comes together. Every donation helps ensure families have the support they need during the holidays, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who donated, and to our sponsors who made this possible.”
Watch the video:
Relive the excitement of the 11th Annual Richmond RCMP Toy Drive in our video recap, featuring some of the memorable moments, including donations, festivities, and community partnership.
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Video description: A video recapping the 11th annual Richmond RCMP Toy Drive.
[Santa waves from inside an RCMP police car.]
[An RCMP officer happily smiles with a family.]
[An RCMP officer talks to camera.]
Cst. Frank Bryson
“This is the 11th annual Richmond RCMP Toy Drive! We partner with Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives.”
[Volunteers hand out a paper police hat to a young child.]
[RCRG charity representatives and the mayor smile together.]
“Everyone’s down here, donating toys and it’s an awesome day.”
[A family waves and smiles next to Santa.]
[A young child donates gifts to the Toy Drive.]
[The officer speaks to camera.]
“The rain can’t even keep everyone away!”
[A RCMP Mountie in Red Surge plays floor hockey with children.]
“In partnership with our very own Richmond Sockeyes, we have a rink down here and it gives everyone a chance to go toe to toe in a community hockey game with the Richmond RCMP.”
[A police officer passes out hockey sticks to other officers before they enter the hockey rink.]
[The Richmond Sockeyes hockey mascot waves a flag.]
[An RCMP officer and hockey player face off to play hockey.]
[The hockey rink erupts into action with people playing hockey with the RCMP.]
[Parents take pictures of their child next to the RCMP Safety Bear mascot.]
“By taking part in this event the Richmond RCMP has a chance to give back to the community in an awesome positive way!”
[An RCMP officer and a happy lady share a smile together.]
[A child and mother stand with RCMP officers smiling and waving.]
[A group of RCMP officers, charity members and city representatives wave to camera.]
Group of people with RCMP officers
“Happy Holidays!”
[RCMP/GRC copyright notice appears]
[Government of Canada wordmark with a waving Canadian flag appears.]
For more information about the Richmond Christmas Fund or to make a donation, visit the Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives website.
