The Christmas That Touched Lives: Our Sincere Thank You
How can we explain the emotion of seeing a child’s eyes light up at Christmas? That feeling has guided us throughout the 15 years of our Gift of Xmas Toy Drive, a campaign carried out with our hearts turned to the children from low-income families who are supported by CityKidz in Hamilton.
Over the past weeks, every donation arrived as a gesture of light. Each contribution, no matter the amount, meant far more than a gift. It meant hope. It meant dignity. It meant the smile of a child who lovingly awaits the arrival of Christmas. It is impossible to describe how much each act of generosity made a difference.
Thanks to everyone’s kindness, we reached the amount of $2,700, which was fully dedicated to bringing joy to the children supported by CityKidz. This number reflects more than funds raised. It represents love multiplied.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to our partners, who believe in the strength of this campaign and walk with us year after year. Individuals and companies who said yes when they could have simply moved on. You made it possible to write another chapter of this story. Each act of support left a mark of love on a child’s heart.
We also acknowledge the extraordinary volunteer work of CityKidz in Hamilton, a team that offers time, energy and, above all, love, so each child feels seen, valued and cared for. They do more than deliver toys. They deliver belonging. They deliver future. They deliver hope.
Celebrating 15 years of the Gift of Xmas means celebrating the strength of a community that believes in doing good. It means celebrating every smile that blossomed because someone chose to make a difference.