The annual Teddy Bear Toss will take place at the Billikens' women's basketball game on Wednesday, December 3^rd against St. Bonaventure at 7 p.m.  and at the Billiken's men's basketball game on Wednesday, December 17^th against Bethune-Cookman at 7 p.m.
 
All fans are encouraged to bring a new stuffed animal to Chaifetz Arena. At halftime of each game, fans will be prompted to throw their stuffed animals onto the court. All items collected will be donated to Youth in Need.
 
Fans who bring a stuffed animal to the game can purchase buy-one, get-one-free tickets at the Billiken ticket office. 

About Youth In Need

Founded in 1974 by community volunteers, Youth In Need serves more than 10,000 children, teens, and families across six counties in eastern Missouri. With nearly 400 staff members and 350 volunteers, the organization provides a full continuum of care, including:

• Residential homes and foster care case management
• Homeless outreach and counseling
• Education and early childhood development programs

At the heart of Youth In Need's mission is a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They actively work to confront structural inequities and create equitable opportunities so that all children can thrive.

"Equity drives excellence. Together, we stand against injustice in all its forms because it inflicts deep harm on the children and youth we promise to serve."

You can learn more about their mission here: www.youthinneed.org