AT9 Foundation toy drive returns for 2025 holiday season

Buffalo Sabres Press Release

Alex Tuch’s AT9 Foundation, in conjunction with “97 Rock” and WNY Compassion Connection, announced the return of its holiday toy drive to support families in need this holiday season. Running from Nov. 25 through Dec. 14, the drive will benefit families with children affiliated with WNY Compassion Connection.

“During the holiday season especially, it is important to remember that many families in our community are experiencing hardships,” said Tuch, founder of the AT9 Foundation. “This year, our toy drive will help strengthen the support that WNY Compassion Connection provides to children and families navigating grief. I’m proud to play a role in supporting their initiatives, and I have no doubt that Buffalonians will assist the families who could use some extra support this season.”

Beginning Dec. 1, members of the community can contribute to the drive by donating new, unwrapped toys at various drop-off locations, including select Delta Sonic locations and Dave & Adam’s Card World at 8075 Sheridan Drive, Clarence.

Participating Delta Sonic locations include:

• 1355 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst
• 4973 Transit Road, Williamsville
• 2285 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga
• 2590 Delaware Ave., Buffalo
• 1264 Main St., Buffalo
• Niagara Falls Boulevard and 80th Street, Niagara Falls
• 3205 Orchard Park Road, Orchard Park
• 350 Langner Road, West Seneca
• 4817 Transit Road, Depew
• 1006 McKinley Parkway, Buffalo
• 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst

In addition to toy donations, financial contributions to the AT9 Foundation are also welcome. These funds will be used to purchase toys and gifts for the drive. To donate, visit at9foundation.org/donate. Supporters may also shop from the WNY Compassion Connection holiday wish list available on Amazon with gifts shipped directly to WNY Compassion Connection.

More about the AT9 Foundation: The AT9 Foundation, founded by Tuch and his family, is committed to assisting children and families facing challenges. The foundation focuses on supporting research to end children’s cancer and helping individuals with special needs. To learn more, visit at9foundation.org.

More about WNY Compassion Connection: The mission of WNY Compassion Connection is to help grieving children and families navigate their journey to healing and resilience through the power of peer support and grief literacy within a safe, caring environment and through building up a grief sensitive community.