Bethlehem Christmas Tree Toss to Benefit Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley Set for December 14, 2024

Posted On October 31, 2024 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /  

The Bethlehem Christmas Tree Toss for Charity Brings the Cheer on December 14, 2024, at 11 a.m.

The Lehigh Valley tradition raises money for Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley

BETHLEHEM, PA (December, 2024) – More Miles Automotive, in collaboration with Lehigh Valley with Love Media, proudly announces the annual “Peter Kearns Memorial Christmas Tree Toss” benefiting Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11 a.m.

The event will take place at More Miles Automotive, 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA.

This cherished tradition, rooted in a friendly challenge between the late Peter Kearns and Mike DeCrosta, has become a festive and meaningful event since its start in 2002. What began as a quirky contest has transformed into a well-loved celebration of the season.

After concluding in 2013 upon Kearns’ retirement, the event made a triumphant return in 2015 due to popular demand. Each year, community members gather for a day filled with joy, laughter, and goodwill.

The ‘Peter Kearns Memorial Christmas Tree Toss’ brings together holiday fun with charity, supporting Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley through donations. Participants of all ages are invited to toss Christmas trees for distance, with prizes for top throws and a chance for children to join in with smaller trees. Giveaways and refreshments are available for attendees throughout the event, with special appearances by holiday favorites!

A $5 donation per throw is encouraged, and all contributions are welcomed. Donations can be made at the event or by mailing a check payable to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley ℅ More Miles Automotive, 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA.

Join us for a lively day of festive competition and goodwill as we gather to give back to our community.

Donation Link: www.turningpointlv.org/get-involved/donate/

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/F4cnorkz4tmskU6g/

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The Bethlehem Christmas Tree Toss for Charity Brings the Cheer on December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Posted On November 20, 2023 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /  

The Bethlehem Christmas Tree Toss for Charity Brings the Cheer on December 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.

The Lehigh Valley tradition raises money for Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley

BETHLEHEM, PA (December, 2023) – More Miles Automotive, in collaboration with Lehigh Valley with Love Media, is excited to announce the much-anticipated return of the annual “Peter Kearns Memorial Christmas Tree Toss” benefiting Turning Point of the lehigh Valley on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 11 a.m. 

The event will take place at More Miles Automotive, located at 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA.

This unique and festive event has been a holiday tradition since its inception in 2002 when the late Peter Kearns, then owner of Meineke Car Care, challenged Mike DeCrosta of More Miles Automotive to a friendly contest. What began as an eccentric idea became a beloved tradition that celebrates the holiday season in a lively and charitable manner.

Originally concluding in 2013 after Kearns’ retirement, the event was resurrected in 2015 due to overwhelming demand from fans and former participants. Despite Kearns’ passing in 2016, his family continues to attend and support the event in his memory.

The ‘Peter Kearns Memorial Christmas Tree Toss’ is not only a fun and quirky way to celebrate the season but also a charitable endeavor, with all proceeds going to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley. 

Participants are encouraged to attend and compete for the title of this year’s champion by throwing Christmas trees for distance. Children will also have the opportunity to toss smaller trees. Attendees can enjoy small giveaways and refreshments throughout the event.

Donations of $5 per throw are encouraged, and contributions of any amount are gladly accepted. Donations can be made in person at the event or by mailing a check payable to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley ℅ More Miles Automotive, 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA.

Come join us for a day of festive fun, competition, and goodwill as we continue this cherished tradition in the spirit of giving back to our community.

 

Donations can also be made at this link: www.turningpointlv.org/get-involved/donate/

Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/4YWgmHvvB

Previous event videos: https://bit.ly/TreeTossVideos

Photos from previous events. Please credit Lehigh Valley with Love Media:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/NA3x7CyuhXg5hhDR6

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Media Contact:

George Wacker

484-554-2234

george@LehighValleywithLoveMedia.com

 

About Lehigh Valley with Love Media 

Lehigh Valley with Love Media is a boutique, full-service digital, social, video, and marketing media firm located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In addition to serving its clients with the latest in marketing strategies, Lehigh Valley with Love Media is also dedicated to organizing and operating charity events throughout the area. For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/lvwithlove

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The Bethlehem Christmas Tree Toss for Charity Brings the Cheer on December 17 at 10 a.m.

Posted On December 6, 2022 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /  

Media Contact:

George Wacker

484-554-2234

george@LehighValleywithLoveMedia.com

 

The Bethlehem Christmas Tree Toss for Charity Brings the Cheer on December 18 at 10 a.m.

The Lehigh Valley tradition raises money for Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley

BETHLEHEM, PA (December 7, 2022) – The fun and festive Bethlehem Christmas Toss for Charity will be held on Saturday, December 17 at 10 a.m. at More Miles Automotive, 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA.

The original event was first held in 2002 when then Meineke Car Care owner Peter Kearns challenged Mike DeCrosta, currently of More Miles Automotive, to a contest. The resulting yearly tradition became something of a bizarre, but wildly popular, way to celebrate the holiday season. Peter Kearns unfortunately passed away in 2016, but his family continues to attend the event in his honor.

The event originally ended in 2013 after Kearns retired, but was revived in 2015 at the behest of fans and former participants. 

“Pete is the one who came up with this wonderful idea and made sure that it was always in the spirit of raising money for charity,” DeCrosta said. “We want to continue to honor him by holding the event in his name.”

More Miles Automotive, in conjunction with Lehigh Valley with Love Media, will host the ‘Peter Kearns Memorial Christmas Tree Toss’ with proceeds going to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley. The public is encouraged to attend and throw Christmas trees for distance in an effort to be this year’s champion! Children will also have a small tree to toss.  There will also be small giveaways and refreshments. 

Donations of $5 per throw are encouraged. However, donations of all amounts are accepted and can be made in person at the event or by mailing a donation payable to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley ℅ More Miles Automotive 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA. 

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Watch 2021’s livestream of the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSHqLnYtqQk

Donations can also be made at this link: www.turningpointlv.org/get-involved/donate/

Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/3RwmccTYi

Previous event videos: https://bit.ly/TreeTossVideos

Photos from previous events. Please credit Lehigh Valley with Love Media:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/NA3x7CyuhXg5hhDR6

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zY3A3sWuuAMBnAiv8

https://photos.app.goo.gl/D8Y7oyTun8Pbrb7Y6

 

About Lehigh Valley with Love Media 

Lehigh Valley with Love Media is a boutique, full-service digital, social, video, and marketing media firm located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In addition to serving its clients with the latest in marketing strategies, Lehigh Valley with Love Media is also dedicated to organizing and operating charity events throughout the area.

 

For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/lvwithlove

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Bethlehem Christmas Tree Toss for Charity Returns on December 18 at 11 a.m. with In-Person Throwing

Posted On December 13, 2021 By lvwithlove In Blog /  

A Lehigh Valley tradition triumphantly returns to the stage on December 18

BETHLEHEM, PA (December 13, 2021) – The fun and festive Bethlehem Christmas Toss for Charity will be held on Saturday, December 18 at 11 a.m. at More Miles Automotive, 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA.

The original event was first held in 2002 when then Meineke Car Care owner Peter Kearns challenged Mike DeCrosta, currently of More Miles Automotive, to a contest. The resulting yearly tradition became something of a bizarre, but wildly popular, way to celebrate the holiday season. Peter Kearns passed away in 2016.

The event originally ended in 2013 after Kearns retired, but was revived in 2015 at the behest of fans and former participants. 

“Pete is the one who came up with this wonderful idea and made sure that it was always in the spirit of raising money for charity,” DeCrosta said. “We want to continue to honor him by holding the event in his name.”

More Miles Automotive, in conjunction with Lehigh Valley with Love Media, will host the ‘Peter Kearns Memorial Christmas Tree Toss’ with proceeds going to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley. The public is encouraged to attend and throw Christmas trees for distance in an effort to be this year’s champion! Children will also have a small tree to toss.  There will also be small giveaways and refreshments. 

Last year’s event was held virtually due to the pandemic. 

Donations of $5 per throw are encouraged. However, donations of all amounts are accepted and can be made in person at the event or by mailing a donation payable to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley ℅ More Miles Automotive 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA. 

Donations can also be made at this link: www.turningpointlv.org/get-involved/donate/

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/244581557733284

Previous event videos: www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bethlehem+christmas+tree+toss

 

About Lehigh Valley with Love Media 

Lehigh Valley with Love Media is a boutique, full-service digital, social, video, and marketing media firm located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In addition to serving its clients with the latest in marketing strategies, Lehigh Valley with Love Media is also dedicated to organizing and operating charity events throughout the area.

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Christmas Tree Toss for Charity Returns to Bethlehem on December 15, 2018

Posted On November 27, 2018 By lvwithlove In Blog /   No Comments

BETHLEHEM, PA (November 27, 2018) – The fun and festive Bethlehem Christmas Toss for Charity will be held on December 15 at 12 p.m. at More Miles Automotive, 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA.

The original event was first held in 2002 when then Meineke Car Care owner Peter Kearns challenged Mike DeCrosta, currently of More Miles Automotive, to a contest. The resulting yearly tradition became something of a bizarre, but wildly popular, way to celebrate the holiday season. Peter Kearns passed away in 2016.

The event originally ended in 2013 after Kearns retired, but was revived in 2015 at the behest of fans and former participants.

“Pete is the one who came up with this wonderful idea and made sure that it was always in the spirit of raising money for charity,” DeCrosta said. “We want to continue to honor him by holding the event in his name.”

More Miles Automotive, in conjunction with Lehigh Valley with Love Media, will host the ‘Peter Kearns Memorial Christmas Tree Toss’ with proceeds going to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley. The public is encouraged to attend and throw Christmas trees for distance in an effort to not only raise money, but also to vie for prizes from Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub, Lehigh Valley Sports Tickets, Machs Gute Pub and Lehigh Pizza, among others.

Local dignitaries will also be invited to attend and participate in the event. More than 50 attendees threw Christmas trees a variety of distances last year, including children, who have their own mini tree to throw.

Donations of $5 per throw are encouraged. However, donations of all amounts are accepted and can be made in person at the event or by mailing a donation payable to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley ℅ More Miles Automotive 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA.

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About Lehigh Valley with Love Media

Lehigh Valley with Love Media is a boutique, full-service digital, social, video, and marketing media firm located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In addition to serving its clients with the latest in marketing strategies, Lehigh Valley with Love Media is also dedicated to organizing and operating charity events throughout the area.

 

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Christmas Tree Toss for Charity Returns to Bethlehem

Posted On December 1, 2017 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /   No Comments

The popular Bethlehem Christmas Toss for Charity will be held on December 16 at 11 a.m. at More Miles Automotive, 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA.

The original event was first held in 2002 when then Meineke Car Care owner Peter Kearns challenged Mike DeCrosta, currently of More Miles Automotive, to a contest. The resulting yearly tradition became something of a bizarre, but wildly popular, way to celebrate the holiday season. Peter Kearns passed away in 2016.

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Christmas Tree Toss for Charity Returns to Bethlehem on December 19

Posted On December 8, 2015 By lvwithlove In Blog /  1 No Comments

Media Contact:

George Wacker

484-554-2234

george@LehighValleywithLoveMedia.com

BETHLEHEM, PA (December 8, 2015) – Two years after it was thought no more pine needles would fly through the air during the holidays, the popular Bethlehem Christmas Toss for Charity is making its triumphant return on December 19 at 2 p.m. at Mike’s More Miles Automotive, 1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem, PA.

Mike’s More Miles Automotive, in conjunction with Lehigh Valley with Love Media, will host the revival of the popular holiday event that last took place in 2013.

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