Waltham youth hockey gamers group up, increase cash to purchase kids in want Christmas presents – Boston Information, Climate, Sports activities
WALTHAM, MASS. (WHDH) – A bunch of younger kids had been in a position to make Christmas needs come true for different children in Waltham, and at the moment are hoping their kindness conjures up others to do good works this vacation season.
Waltham youth hockey gamers, ranging in ages six to eight, raised greater than $4,000 to place towards fulfilling different children’ vacation wishlists by means of the Salvation Military of Waltham’s Angel Tree Program.
“This system is about giving again to households within the metropolis who can’t in any other case afford to present their children the entire vacation needs that they could wish to have,” mentioned Erin Barnicle, a mom of one of many kids.
The youth gamers teamed up with hockey gamers from Waltham Excessive College and fundraised the cash by means of a skate-a-thon.
“It was very enjoyable simply being round them, skating with them, constructing connections with them,” mentioned Jack Kelly, a senior at Waltham Excessive College.
The entire hockey gamers had been ultimately in a position to give again, and used the cash they raised collectively to purchase presents for greater than 30 kids of their metropolis.
“It was simply actually enjoyable going across the retailer and on the lookout for the issues,” mentioned Spencer Sigel, a youth participant.
“We purchased lots of presents for individuals and it felt good,” mentioned Anthony Penta, one other youth participant.
These concerned mentioned as a lot as they had been in a position to give, what the younger hockey gamers took away from the nice lifeless was equally as highly effective.
“It teaches them an excellent lesson about appreciating what they’ve and the flexibility to exit and assist different children in want,” mentioned David Cacciatore, the Waltham Youth Hockey Coach.
“It’s so necessary to assist different children as a result of you must be pleased about others,” mentioned Grace Pineta, a youth participant.
Highschool college students mentioned the occasion was inspiring to be a part of.
“Hopefully by instructing these children and serving as their function fashions they’ll at some point educate the youthful era too,” mentioned Timmy O’Toole, a senior at Waltham Excessive College.
The Salvation Military of Waltham mentioned it has greater than 800 kids whose lists have to be fulfilled this 12 months, and these groups are hoping their motion motivates others to become involved in giving again.
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