The Cochrane ‘Share Your Christmas’ program is in full swing to make sure everyone in Cochrane has an amazing holiday.

CochraneNow had the honour of being the first team at Toyland to lend a hand and pack toys this holiday season. To see the generosity of Cochranites spread throughout the old Northstar Ford location was breathtaking.

Top-of-the-line toys filled the room, ready to make Christmas extra special for so many children in Cochrane and the surrounding area. 

As a volunteer, you are given a list with the number of kids, age, gender, and a few of their wants/needs. From there we were set free to try and make the best possible collection of presents. It was no small feat.

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We instantly became invested in these families. Spending the next three hours making sure each child had the perfect doll, book, pajamas, or lego set. One of the hardest ages to pick for is teenagers. This year, The Cochrane Activettes worked hard to put together lovely gift bags for anyone between the ages of 13-18. 

It’s clear to see how important this program is to the numerous families in Cochrane who rely on it. 

Everyone at CochraneNow putting in a morning of work is just a drop in the bucket to all the amazing volunteers who go above and beyond year after year.