Montreal ‘Santa to a Senior’ initiative exploding in popularity
Global News
An initiative that offers holiday gifts to isolated West Island seniors continues to grow in popularity as its co-founder expands the scope of the operation.
A West Island initiative that brings Christmas gifts to isolated seniors is experiencing exponential growth as it enters its third year.
What began with one Kirkland mom bringing holiday cheer to hundreds has become a force of nature bringing joy to thousands.
“Honestly, this year, it’s exploded,” said Alana Edwards, founder of Santa to a Senior MTL.
It’s the mother of three’s third year going far out of her way to bring cheer to West Island seniors during the holiday season.
Edwards has set up Christmas trees at about 10 different West Island locations. Each one is covered in tags with gift requests from local seniors living in residences.
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People come by, grab a tag, buy a modest gift for an isolated senior who may not have even received any, bring it to one of multiple drop-off points, and Edwards takes care of the rest.
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