Ontario International Airport “Holiday Heroes” Bring Smiles and Toys to Local Children from Disadvantaged Families

WHAT:            Ontario International Airport (ONT) will host its annual “Holiday Heroes” celebration for approximately 100 young students. The students, from theOntario/Montclair YMCA,will be treated to a special holiday feast donated by Delaware North Company, a guest appearance by “Tremor” of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, and a special visit from Santa Claus who will arrive in a City of Ontario Police Department helicopter. Each student will receive a new gift-wrapped toy. All toys for the event were donated by airport employees, on-site companies (e.g. airlines, car rentals, concessions, etc.), and local organizations.

WHEN:            Monday, December 8, 2014

                        4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE:         Ontario International Airport Fire Station (Safety Base)

                        1230 Tower Drive

                        Ontario, California 91761

                        (909) 544-5360

WHO:              ONT Community & Public Relations Division, ONT Airport Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) officers, and Ontario/Montclair YMCA students and volunteers. 

VISUALS:       Quakes mascot mingling with the children

                        Santa Claus arrives via helicopter and mingling with the children

                        Children receiving and opening holiday gifts around Santa Claus