The 8th Annual Q104 Toy Drive raised $1,642 in cash, and hundreds of toys that will be sent to the Women's shelters of Northwestern Ontario.

During the 16-hour broadcast, announcers were live and on-site, as they invited listeners to bring in new, unwrapped toys and/or cash donations.  The participating shelters are: Saakaate House - Kenora, Hoshizaki House - Dryden and First Step Women's Shelter - Sioux Lookout.

Thanks to this year's sponsors: Canadian Tire in Kenora, Hoover Electric in Dryden, Standard Insurance and Shoppers Drug Mart in Kenora.

For information on the women's shelters in our area, call:

    * Saakaate House - Kenora: 807-468-5491
    * Hoshizaki House - Dryden: 807-223-3226
    * First Step - Sioux Lookout: 807-737-1438