News
14 December, 2023
Gifts are on their way
Morayfield's ‘Kids in Care Christmas Toy Appeal’ celebrated its massive handover of Christmas gifts at Morayfield Shopping Centre last Saturday morning.
In its 13th year, the Kids in Care Christmas Toy Appeal accepts donations from individuals, businesses and community groups in the Caboolture/Morayfield area before handing over the festive bounty to staff from the Department of Child Safety.
Kindness for Kids in Care chairperson Prue Aranovitch said they had been absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity of the community.
“The spirit of giving is certainly alive and well here in the Moreton Bay region,” she said.
“Of course, the Christmas Toy Appeal would not be possible if it wasn’t for the hard work of our volunteers and the unwavering support of our great sponsors.
“Special mention must go to Morayfield Shopping Centre, who are not only a major sponsor but also our hosts for the handover event.”
State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan, has proudly been an active member of the Kids in Care Christmas Toy Appeal team since its inception.
“The Kids in Care Christmas Toy Appeal has grown in leaps and bounds since the late Michele Rigger and I started collecting toys more than a decade ago,” Mr Ryan said.
“A new community organisation, Kindness for Kids in Care, has been established to not only run the annual Toy Appeal but to keep the support for kids in care going all year round.
“The group has kicked off great initiatives like providing a suitcase for kids’ belongings, supplying appropriate toiletries, and helping them get started when they’re ready to live on their own.”
