We hosted over 300 children with disabilities and their parents and siblings at the Sheraton Centre from the many service organizations we support. These include Easter Seals, CNIB, Bob Rumball Centre for The Deaf, Starlight Foundation and Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

 

Activities included face painting, meeting with Santa, storytelling, a delicious lunch and a gift bag to take home!

 

The highlight is always the snowball fight – when all the attending police officers are on stage, and the children are on the dance floor. Armed with foam balls, each side fills the air with joyous noise and flying balls.

 

Speeches from Club President Binoy Luckoo and Deputy Police Chief Lauren Pogue, with MC duties handled beautifully by Past President John Fortney.

 

A special shoutout to our outstanding team leaders - Rotarians Mark, Lorraine, Kai, Susan, June, Lori, Jayson, Suzanne, Dawn-Marie, Susan, Natalie, Bill, Jay, Tony, Jackie, Mitra, Carol, Sarah and Brinda, along with your fantastic teams. Your selflessness and enthusiasm made this event a magical day for everyone involved!

 

Special thanks to all the fantastic volunteers who helped, as well as all the staff at the Sheraton Centre Toronto. We had great coverage on CTV News! 

 

Let's remember the difference we made in the lives of these children and their families. The commitment to service is what makes our Rotary Club so remarkable!