Books. DVDs. Puzzles. Stocking staffers. Just anything you could imagine. What was truly amazing was that probably 20% of this stuff was brand new. There are things for boys and girls of all ages.
There was a wonderful video, but I don't know own how to post in from facebook. It shows those amazing dolls and stuffed animals.
Our community did itself proud. So proud.
Yes, your community. But YOU!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteA dream come true! What a generous community you live in. Cali
ReplyDeleteWow, well done everyone especially you for getting it going.
ReplyDeleteMy God, how wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteYou had a small dream and look what happened!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for the families in your community. Bravo to volunteers!
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All from that little wondering spark from YOU. Congrats! Your town should be proud to take care of so many kids. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! Your community came through, and you can give yourself the well-deserved credit for spearheading it and organizing it!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful... congratulations to everyone from those who set it up to those who donated and those who received!!
ReplyDeleteGosh well done. There are children who expected nothing for Christmas but will now be so happy.
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful. There are good people everywhere.
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased to read this. You dun well girlfriend.
ReplyDeleteWow, just from your idea, so many happy children this year, not forgetting the joy of each parent to be able to give gifts at Christmas. Well done the true meaning of Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHow did it work for the people taking things? Could they just grab lots of everything? Did it all go? What a wonderful thing you organised. I can spot several of the Fisher Price toys that my kids had. I can't remember what came of them....we kept a lot of smaller stuff for grandkids.....(and will have to keep all that as there is another on the way)
ReplyDeleteThe giveaway is today, Frances. We open the doors at 8. Families sign up as they enter and are given 5 tickets per child. They can walk around and 'shop' for their children, paying with those tickets on the way out, where we will add a bag of stocking stuffers, coloring books and crayons, a slap bracelet and a candy cane for each child to their bags. There are also ribbons and gift wrap to take.
DeleteOMG Debby, from an idea in your head to this! This is what true Christmas spirit is all about. So happy for the children and their parents. You and your community have started something, Debby, and this can become a regular thing for Christmas, or for any other need that arises.
ReplyDeleteThere are going to be lots of happy kids on Christmas morning thanks to your wonderful idea and a community full of Christmas spirit.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, and all from your one idea. Hope it all goes well today
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful! Makes me so happy to see such generosity.
ReplyDeleteFabulous community spirit, well done Debby. Those kids will be so happy that Santa didn’t forget them. I hope you have takers for all those wonderful gifts. Please let us know how today goes. Gigi
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous. You can be so proud of yourself and all of the people who helped you. I am proud of you and them, too. What will you do with anything leftover? Is there a locala charity you can donate the things to?
ReplyDeleteLooks terrific! Sounds like a good plan for today's pick up. Hope all goes well!
ReplyDeleteI am truly gobsmacked at how beautifully this has come together. Well done, woman!
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to know what the total headcount is of those who show up ... lots of happy kids on Christmas morning!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! It looks like really nice-quality stuff! I hope it all gets "adopted."
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good thing, kudos to all of you that worked so hard on this!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW!!! That is so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGoing to be so many happy kids!
Congrats to your community for their generosity!! :) :)
I am so happy for you - I could cry!!!! I am so proud that you took your idea and put it out there. And the response!!!! So wonderful!!! You will make so many children and their families happy. What a great demonstration of Christmas spirit!!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a good thing Debby. Well done.
ReplyDeletePhenomenal— for the children and just as importantly for bringing together your community. You can be proud of yourself!
ReplyDeleteCommenting after your event has happened. Were there any toys left over? Wonderful idea. Hope you can keep it going.
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful! You've done yourself proud!
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