11/29/2024
Happy Thanksgiving to you all. I would like to announce that this year we are once again delivering Christmas to 5 families who have suffered catastrophic events. The deliveries will be on Sunday, December 22nd. Once we have all of the logistics figured out, I will post the time we will be looking to leave my house.
NOTE: These deliveries are a surprise to the families so if you are FB friends with any recipient, please block them from seeing the post if you share it. However, please do not be bashful to SHARE SHARE SHARE this post!!!!!!!!!
🎄1ST FAMILY is the Brunas family:
On September 2nd just before her 2nd birthday, which is on September 30th, Madelyn (Maddie) was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She has been through a lot of medical procedures & the family is back & forth to doctor visits which is taking quite a toll on the family. Maddie also has a 3-year-old brother.
Maddie (age 2) - Loves Monsters Ink, Shrek, Toy Story, Little Mermaid, Nightmare Before Christmas & Coco the movie. So, any toys related to the above would be welcome for her. Maddie wears a size 3T.
Mikey (age 3) - Loves lizards, dinosaurs, bubbles, Toy Story, remote control cars & anything really basic for boys of his age. He also likes the grinch & skeletons. Mikey wears a size 4T.
Mike (Dad) - Is a very handy man type. So, tools, Home Depot or Lowes gift cards or hoodies size Large would be welcome for him.
Katie (Mom) - Wears size 8 slippers, pajamas & hoodies in Medium, hats, gloves & scarves. She loves books so perhaps Barnes & Noble gift cards would be welcome
🎄2ND FAMILY is the Santiago family:
The Santiago family suddenly lost their 12-year-old son, Jaylen on November 13th of this year due to a mass on his heart. He passed away shortly after the operation to remove the mass. As you can image his family is devastated. He leaves behind his parents & 4 siblings
Mili (age 2) - wears size 4T girls, loves Play-Doh, bluey, arts & crafts & Chuck E. Cheese gift cards. Any toys age appropriate would also be welcome.
Gianna (age 3) - wears 4T girls, loves Gabby doll house toys, dolls, arts & crafts, Play-Doh. Any toys age appropriate would also be welcome.
Gissi (age 9) - wears girls 10/12, she plays soccer & loves arts & crafts, drawing kits & gift cards for movies & Urban Air.
Bonnie (age 9) - wears girls 14, loves Hello Kitty, makeup, arts & crafts & gift cards for movies & Urban Air.
Amanda (Mom) - could use Ulta or Sephora gift cards.
Jose (Dad) - could use car detailing supplies, AutoZone or Walmart gift cards
🎄3RD FAMILY is the Hendrick family:
Mom (Jamie) was recently diagnosed with breast cancer & has had to go through a double mastectomy. She just had a port put in a couple of days ago & will be starting chemotherapy.
Maddox (9 months old) - wears boys 18 months, he could use diapers & anything age appropriate.
Phoenix (age 7) - wears boys' size 8, loves Marvel toys, hot wheels, action figures, Pokémon & Nerf guns.
Jamie (Mom) - loves the Dolphins football team, could use gift certificates for Image Nails in Jackson, Kohls, Ulta & Sephora gift cards. Her & her husband also love the movies.
Jimmy (Dad) - loves the Dolphins football team, workout gear & the movies.
🎄4TH FAMILY is the Kirby family:
The Kirby family lost dad (David) to a heart attack earlier this year. He suffered a 1st heart attack which put him in the hospital, but unfortunately a few days after returning home he suffered a fatal heart attack. His eldest son discovered his body.
Noah (age 10) - wears boy size 10, loves squishmallows, legos & Roblox.
Jack (age 11) - loves the Giants & Rutgers football teams, baseball cards & football cards.
Aiden (age 15) - wears men's medium/large, likes Bubbakoos restaurant & could use workout gear.
Suzanne (Mom) - loves Sephora, could use items for working out & could use help with cleaning the house.
🎄5TH FAMILY is the Liedtka family:
The Liedtka family lost their husband/father (Norman "Billy") this past June to a heart attack. He was in the hospital & his family was told he was doing well & would be released the next day, but unfortunately, he suffered a fatal heart that evening after his family left the hospital that night.
Maddie (age 4) - could use anything age appropriate. I will update with more information once received.
Jessica (Mom) - I will update once I receive information.
🎅🏻Thank you again everyone for all your help & support!
PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to help by donating a gift, please make sure **your items are Gift Wrapped & Labeled with the Recipient's Name**. Gifts can be dropped off at my address. Please PM me for the address.
If you would like to be a part of the deliveries that day you are welcome to join us. Any questions just PM me.
Thank you all so much again!! Merry Christmas!
