Mad River Rocket Donates Sleds

The Gift of Sleds for the Holidays
On Friday, December 8th, 2006 the Mad River Rocket Company of Warren donated 10 New Killer B Sleds and 5 New Stinger Sleds to Toys for Kids.  In speaking with Thom Hallock of WPTZ Channel 5 News, the company learned that although the program is called Toys for Kids, there was actually a real shortage of items for older children and teenagers.  The company was planning on just donating their children's sled model and then decided to donate more of their adult sled model that would be great for teenagers.  "We are psyched to give the kids something that will get them outside and active in this great state we live in," says Mad River Rocket Company President Whitney Phillips.  In recognizing the need for gifts for the older age groups, Mad River Rocket would like to encourage other Vermont based companies to do the same.  "Vermont is home to some of the coolest and best companies in the country; if we all donate, we can really bring some joy to the holidays for these kids," Phillips continues, "if you have product you can spare, please donate it to the kids and we'll get everyone outside and happy for the holidays."  To find our more information about Toys for Kids or for the closest drop off location please visit the WPTZ website and click on Toys for Kids, the direct link is http://www.wptz.com/toysforkids.