Baltimore Blast Delivers Hundreds of Teddy Bears to Ronald McDonald House

Players brought the stuffed animals after the team's first-ever Teddy Bear Toss event.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:33am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Baltimore Blast players delivered hundreds of teddy bears to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Maryland after their first-ever Teddy Bear Toss event during a February 14th game at SECU Arena. Fans tossed the stuffed animals onto the field at halftime, and the team then brought the bears to the local Ronald McDonald House to donate to the children and families staying there.

Why it matters

The Teddy Bear Toss is a popular tradition in hockey and other sports, where fans throw stuffed animals onto the ice or field to be donated to local charities. This event helps bring joy to children in need and strengthens the connection between the team and the local community.

The details

During halftime of the Baltimore Blast's February 14th Valentine's Day game, fans tossed hundreds of teddy bears onto the field. The team then collected the stuffed animals and delivered them to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Maryland, where they will be given to the children and families staying at the facility.

  • The Teddy Bear Toss event took place during halftime of the Baltimore Blast's February 14th, 2026 game.
  • The team delivered the hundreds of teddy bears to the Ronald McDonald House on Wednesday evening, March 12th, 2026.

The players

Julian Rodriguez

The Baltimore Blast's goalkeeper, who said that moments like these can be emotional, especially after meeting a young soccer player who can no longer play due to illness.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“I would have never thought I would be put in the position where someone looks at me as an idol or a role model — so I have to make sure I'm doing a good job on that part.”

— Julian Rodriguez, Goalkeeper, Baltimore Blast (wmar2news.com)

The takeaway

The Baltimore Blast's Teddy Bear Toss event and subsequent donation of the stuffed animals to the Ronald McDonald House demonstrates the team's commitment to giving back to the local community and bringing joy to children in need.