BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Condors are hosting their annual Teddy Bear Toss game on Saturday, where thousands of fans will participate in a tradition that has grown into one of the community's most impactful charitable events.

For more than 20 years, I've witnessed this extraordinary display of generosity up close, where comfort disguised as chaos rains down from the stands. While the spectacle lasts only moments, the true impact extends throughout the year.

"You know it's taken on a life of its own over the course of 27 years," said Ryan Holt, Bakersfield Condors Vice President of Marketing and Communication.

The familiar scene begins hours before puck drop: long lines of people carrying bags filled with bears and other stuffed donations, dragging them through securit

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