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Here are some of the gifts given over the years...
CAIDEN
NOAH
In 2018, we surprised Caiden from Pennsylvania. His wish was for a Nintendo Switch. We sent that along with 2 games. Merry Christmas, Caiden!
HARLEY
We surprised TWO kids the Christmas of 2015. Meet Noah from North Carolina. He received a Nintendo 3DS Pokemon game for DS and a Disney Infinity pack for Xbox 360. We're glad you're home, Noah, and can play with your new toys!
ABI
In 2014 we gave Harley an over-the-top 9th birthday luau at a local waterpark. We invited her family and friends and The Louisiana Mermaid to be her special guest! We surprised her with a mini iPad, case, and gift card.
Abi lives in Evergreen, CO. We sent her a $250 gift card to The Disney Store and a custom made hot pink ball gown (shown above), shoes, and bracelet donated by The Glass Slipper in Denham Springs, LA. (Special thanks to Kellee Hennessy)
VOLUNTEER
SAM
RACHEL
In 2010, we flew to Tampa to suprise 3 kids! Rachel, 9 years old at the time, loved Justin Beiber. In addition to giving her his new book, we surprised her with concert tickets AND limo ride for her and her dad to get there.
While in Tampa, we also met Sam. He was 5 years old and loved The Tampa Bay Bucs! We arranged a dream weekend for him and his family. Together, we toured the training facility, met ALL of the players, got autographs, etc. Then we surprised him with 50-yard line club tickets to the game on the following day.
MACKENZIE
The other 2015 recipient was Mackenzie. She had a rough year in and out of the hospital. We sent this stocking with a Winnie the Pooh plaque and money for season passes to Disney for her and her family.
MANESSA
In 2011, we got to suprise 3-year old, Manessah, with special Christmas gifts. Our special guest, Tinkerbelle, joined us to shower her with lots of lots of Tinkerbelle toys. She is a sweetheart and we truly enjoyed her and her family.
MACKENZIE
Lastly in Tampa, we met 9-year old, MacKenzie. Having been to SeaWorld years before, she wanted to go back. We sent her and her family to SeaWorld and to Discovery Cove so all 5 of them could swim with the dolphins.
BAILEY
In 2009, Bailey was our first recipient. She holds a special place in our heart. We planned a surprise Christmas dinner for Bailey, her mom, and family. She got a red laptop, several games, hair bows, hula hoops and a few other things. She blew us away with her spirit.