The Success of the Lou Bachrodt 12 Hours of Salvation Toy Drive!

Dec 20, 2024

Two Bachrodt On State employees standing in front of the toy drive donations

The holiday season is all about giving, and this year’s 27th annual 12 Hours of Salvation Toy Drive proved just how incredible our community is. At Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet, we are beyond grateful for your support in making this event a monumental success.

For 12 hours, our dealership was filled with generosity and holiday cheer as individuals, families, and businesses came together to spread joy to children in need. The impact of your kindness will be felt by so many families, and we couldn’t have done it without you!

A Huge Thank You to Our Partners

This event wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing broadcast partners—WREX, Q 98.5, 97 ZOK, and 96.7 the Eagle—and the incredible local businesses that contributed to its success:

SolidLine Media
Chicago Independent Auction
BMO Wealth Management
Saavedra Group Architects
Scandroli Construction
Ally Banking
Slidematic
Dickerson Nieman Realtors
New Leaf Remodeling
Todd Transit
Kenco
Sherwin-Williams Powder Coatings
The Pension Specialists, LTD
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Cherry Valley Fire Department
Gerry’s Pizza
Machine Shed Restaurant

Your commitment to our community is inspiring, and we’re so thankful for your support!

Event Highlights

Here’s what made the day so special:

Incredible Donations: From bicycles to board games, and puzzles to stuffed animals, your generosity filled every corner of our collection area.

Holiday Fun: Santa stopped by to spread cheer, and live music from Jodi Beach & Jim McDowell, Jerry and Charmel Jacobs, and the Rockford Temple Salvation Army Band kept the festive spirit alive.

A Unified Community: Whether you donated toys, volunteered your time, or simply shared our event with others, your efforts made this day unforgettable.

A Record-Breaking Year

This year, we reached a significant milestone—our 200,000th toy donation! With your support, we collected over 7,000 toys and raised nearly $11,000 during this event, ensuring that thousands of children will wake up with gifts under the tree.

Gratitude from Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet

On behalf of everyone at Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet, thank you for your generosity and commitment to making the holidays brighter for so many. Together, we’ve made an incredible impact, one toy and one smile at a time.

As we look forward to next year’s toy drive, we know our community will continue to come together in the spirit of giving. Until then, we wish you and your loved ones a joyous and memorable holiday season!