MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Newsradio 620 WTMJ afternoon drive host Jonathan Green will lead the 16th annual Teddy Bear Patrol campaign, sponsored by Metropolitan Cadillac and State Farm Insurance.  Since 1993, the Teddy Bear Patrol campaign has collected and distributed more than 68,000 new teddy bears to local law enforcement and fire officials. These officials give the bears to children who encounter crisis situations (abuse, neglect, fire, accidents, etc.) to help comfort them.

From March 24th –April 25th, donations of new teddy bears will be accepted at participating sponsor locations including Metropolitan Cadillac, 10221 W. Arthur Ave. in West Allis, and local State Farm Insurance agent offices in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties.  A complete list of sponsor drop-off locations is available at www.620wtmj.com.  New bears may also be dropped off at the WTMJ studio at 720 E. Capitol Drive in Milwaukee.  Cash donations can be made by mailing a check for $10 to: WTMJ Teddy Bear Patrol, P.O. Box 620, Milwaukee, WI, 53201.  All monies collected will be used to purchase new bears to support the Teddy Bear Patrol.

In addition to the public donations, more than 50 schools throughout Southeastern Wisconsin have registered to hold teddy bear collection campaigns to support the Teddy Bear Patrol.  To register your school for the Teddy Bear Patrol, contact 620 WTMJ at (414) 967-5544.

The Teddy Bear Patrol is Newsradio 620 WTMJ’s signature community service event, bringing together the community and public officials to help children in need.

Newsradio 620 WTMJ, Milwaukee’s heritage radio station, is the winner of radio’s highest honor: The National Association of Broadcasters' 2004 Marconi Radio Award for Station of the Year.  Previously, in 2000 and 2003, Newsradio 620 WTMJ won the Marconi Radio Award for News/Talk/Sports Station of the Year.  Also in 2003, Newsradio 620 WTMJ won broadcast journalism’s highest honor, the Radio-Television News Directors Association’s Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in large market radio.

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