Chaz & AJ’s toy drive features live music, entertainment

NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - It’s become a local tradition like no other.

The Chaz & AJ McDermott Chevrolet & Lexus of New Haven Toy Drive kicked off from 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday from Jordan’s Furniture in New Haven.

Channel 3′s Scot Haney pledged to be lifted 75 feet in a bucket truck as part of the festivities. He was lifted up around 6:40 a.m.:

Scot Haney was risen 75 feet into the air at the Chaz & AJ toy drive. Here's raw footage from the event.

The event featured live music, local celebrity appearances, and comedians.

It raises money and gathers toy donations for children in need.

Organizers said proceeds benefit half a dozen charities, including Boys & Girls Village, Inc., Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, McGivney Community Center, TEAM, Inc., and The Center for Family Justice, Inc.

More information can be found on its website here.

The Chaz & AJ McDermott Chevrolet & Lexus of New Haven Toy Drive kicked off from 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday from Jordan’s Furniture in New Haven.

Scot Haney will be going up in a bucket truck at the Chaz & AJ toy drive in New Haven.

The Chaz & AJ Holiday Toy Drive kicked off on Friday morning.

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