TOYS FOR DEBI'S KIDS
News Anchor and Award-winning Journalist,
Debi Chard, WCSC, spearheads an annual Holiday Toy Drive in
conjunction with The Salvation Army.
Christmas 2013 marks
the 9th year Debi's tradition has been ours
This year proved to be
like none other. Debi requested gifts that had the theme of
"exercise" and suggested bicycles as one example. The Hat Ladies opened
their hearts and their wallets. With expertise and determination Nancy B,
her brother, and her husband, Dick, purchased a record 24 bicycles and 26 helmets.
Other Ladies generously contributed toys and additional funds.
Debi, her cameraman, and
van came to Archie's house where The Hat Ladies were ready to model the helmets,
ride the bikes, and pack the truck. The result was truly memorable, fun,
and meaningful for all! We set a standard to meet (top?) next year!
Archie's garage! |
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Enough of this standing around.... |
...bicycles are meant to be ridden!... |
Off they went!!!!!!!! It was PRICELESS |
But they did know their way home... |
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Everyone helped to load the truck |
And take a few last pictures |
Archie's segment with Debi would appear on both the
6:00 and 11:00 broadcasts that day |
And what a great day it was...for
everyone...especially the kids |
Back Row: Livia, Nancy, Lis, Archie, Debi,
Teri, Karen, Jackie, Rosie.
Front Row: Marcia, Bonnie, Monica |
Cameraman, Archie, Debi, and Neil (who donates his
truck for Debi during this season)
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Reaction to
the TV segments from our hatsisters:
Saw u on TV with the bikes. So glad to have
contributed to this.
What a great piece...so happy to have been part of it.
I just saw your interview on the TV. You all looked so
cute on the bikes with your little t-shirts and your helmets. Thank you
for organizing that. I wish I could have been there.
Saw you all on the bikes. Fantastic!!!!!
Debi seemed really thrilled. You all looked fabulous!!!!
One of our hatsisters saw you all
on TV last night:? Go Hat Ladies! I heard from her that it was wonderful!
I
could not be there but my hat is off to you and our hat sisters for their great
contributions
OUR HELMETS AND OUR HATS ARE
OFF TO DEBI'S KIDS
And Debi responds:
Thank you so very much for your
very generous donations of bikes and helmets and so much more. You are making
many kids very happy this holiday season and certainly brought much Christmas
spirit to our community with the pink t-shirts and "helmeted" delivery. We
are very blessed to have your support and and doubly blessed to have your
service to the lowcountry. Here's to a wonderful holiday season to you
all.
Another
beautiful note from Debi, following an additional financial contribution:
It's
hard to imagine even more money coming from The Hat Ladies—you all are
incredible! We appreciate you and the continued support of “Debi's Kids.” You
make it so much fun – and we can't thank you enough. Have a wonderful Christmas!
Fondly, Debi
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