Calgary Firefighters Toy Association gives back to thousands of kids in need
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Around 3,500 gifts were given out to Calgary kids in need on Sunday at the Telus Convention Centre.
Around 3,500 gifts were given out to Calgary kids in need on Sunday at the Telus Convention Centre.
It’s all part of the Calgary Firefighters Toy Association’s annual Children’s Christmas Party.
“I actually wish our event wasn’t quite so successful because the more people that are here is the more people that are in need,” said Mark Hagel, the association’s president.
“I have gotten over the years emails, saying that this party has changed their lives. That they realize that people care about them.”
That’s exactly the case for Frank Anderson and his family.
“We’ve had some tragedy in our life recently and this is a big boost. This is tremendous,” Anderson said.
The toys were donated by everyday Calgarians.
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