According to Rainbow Days Resource Development & Events Coordinator Emily Candee,
“Each year, Rainbow Days hosts Saturday with Santa, a special Christmas celebration for children and families residing in one of 23 different domestic violence, homeless or transitional living centers in Dallas. At this year’s celebration, over 200 children and 100 parents will enjoy this fun family outing, which includes: a special production of ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,’ performed by the students from the Theatre Department at Eastfield College, refreshments, games, crafts, stockings filled with presents and a visit from Santa Claus himself! Rainbow Days is seeking 100 more friends to sponsor a child at $25 each. Sponsor a child today to create some holiday magic!
“How will your gift impact a child who attends Rainbow Days’ Saturday with Santa? Read below to hear from a staff member’s special story from last year’s Saturday With Santa of a little girl with a big heart –
“’During last year’s Saturday with Santa, I felt a tap on my shoulder. When I turned around, I saw Addie, a little girl from the support group I help lead each week, smiling up at me. Before I knew it, Addie had given me a hug and grabbed my hand to lead me to the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the building’s atrium. While eagerly leading me to the Christmas tree, Addie explained that she took the package of M&Ms she won playing Christmas bingo, put them in an empty plastic popcorn bag, closed it with a twisty tie and placed the “present” under the Christmas tree. When we reached the tree, Addie and I got onto our hands and knees to get a good look at her present sitting beneath the tree. I cannot tell you how humbled I felt kneeling at the foot of this Christmas tree with Addie showing me the present she made to bring Christmas joy to others. Addie does not have much, but on her own, she decided to take the delicious, colorful M&Ms she won and give them to someone else. It is through the love and support Addie has received from Rainbow Days that she understands the importance of sharing her gifts with others.’
“Just like Addie, you can also give a gift to bring holiday joy to others. To sponsor a child to attend Saturday with Santa, please contact Emily Candee at [email protected] or 214-887-0726 and to learn more about Rainbow Days or to donate online please visit www.rainbowdays.org.”
-Emily Candee, Rainbow Days Resource Development & Events Coordinator
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