LPS collects record-breaking unwrapped gifts during annual Charity Checkstop

Lethbridge Police’s annual Charity Checkstop was a great success.

On Saturday, November 30, the Lethbridge Police Service held the 5th annual event in the parking lot of the Park Place Mall and the turnout was

“Due to the incredible generosity of our community, a record-breaking 2,981 unwrapped gifts were collected. The highest number ever received during the Charity Checkstop campaign,” says the LPS.

The Lethbridge Skating Club also contributed to the annual event. 

Additionally, volunteers gathered 534 pounds of non-perishable food items and $470 in donations. All of these items have been given to Christmas Hope, an initiative that coordinates between six local charities to ensure everyone receives what they need during the holidays.

Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee is a news reporter, entertainment journalist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet and dad. Stan has been with Vista Radio and My Lethbridge Now since January 2024. Prior to working in radio, Stan was a managing editor and journalist for several southern Alberta newspapers and online publications for over 15 years. He was also a mobile DJ/host for over 20 years.
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