Milton Keynes Lightning (MKL) is delighted to announce the incredible success of its “Air the Bear” event, held on December 7th.
The “Air the Bear” tradition, a highlight of the MKL calendar, saw fans throw these teddy bears onto the ice following the team’s first goal, filling the arena with a spirit of joy and community. The overwhelming number of 529 bears received this year allowed the club to extend its charitable reach to more charities in the local area.
The bears were shared not only with MK Hospital Charity but also with several other local charities, including MK Carers, Willen Hospice and some will be delivered to Keech Hospice this week by AAMS.
These organisations play vital roles in supporting various community needs. Willen Hospice will use the donations for their child bereavement work. Carers MK support carers aged from 5 years up. They will gift the bears to their Young Carers.
To recognise and celebrate these organisations, their representatives were invited to attend Saturday night’s game vs Telford.
MKL players Mack Stewart, Carter Hamill, and Martins Susters presented the guests with the teddy bears, highlighting the club’s commitment to supporting the wider Milton Keynes community.
This act of generosity and unity with local charities demonstrates MKL’s dedication to making a positive impact both on and off the ice. The success of the “Air the Bear” event reflects the club’s core values and the extraordinary support of its fans.
