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Santa's Sleigh Program Distributes Over 850 Gifts To Kids and Families For the Holidays
/After 11 days of getting the community to grant kids’ Christmas wishes, the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation’s (KHCF) Santa’s Sleigh program has given over 850 gifts announced on Monday.
The foundation collected gift cards, money and toys for children, youth and families. The campaign collected wishlist cards from kids, placed them on a tree in Walmart (Chemong location) and had the community shop for the items to be donated.
“I am overwhelmed with the generosity, and thankful for the support the community has shown for the Santa’s Sleigh program this year” said Carrie Truman, KHCAS executive director. “So many individuals, workplaces and community groups came together to make sure every name on our tree was picked, and everyone will have a special gift to open this holiday season.”
The campaign ran from Nov. 25 to Dec. 6 and has run for the past 32 years.
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Let's Fill Santa's Sleigh To Help Local Children
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Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation is once again helping our local children have a joyous Christmas by asking for the donation of toys to their Santa's Sleigh located at the entrance of Walmart on Chemong.
When donating, you are able to pick the name of a child in need from the list and then proceed to donate the item that they have asked Santa to bring them this year.
For more details, contact Claire Demary at 705.761.7281.
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