The work of many Lexington Park volunteers resulted in 17 children and their parents being treated to a special Christmas event this weekend, which has hopes to become an annual occurrence.
The Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad on Friday hosted a visit from Santa, and a group of local children were treated to a pizza party, cookies, a moon bounce, presents and more. Rick’s Cheesesteak Factory and One Big Party, two local companies, helped out.
Paul Tolson, public information officer for the Rescue Squad, said the children were hand-chosen kids “that could use a better Christmas.”
The Lexington Park Association, an auxiliary unit that supports both the Squad and Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, played a big part in pulling off the event.
The California VFW Post 2632 treated parents to a free raffle door prize, and three dinners were awarded.
Local fire and rescue volunteers donated gift and money for the children, and Tolsen said one particular Lexington Park Association member provided all the toys for the girls.
Each child received a gift and a $20 Wal Mart gift card.
“It was a big effort and it really turned out well,” Tolson said. “Everybody is looking forward to next year.”
See slideshow below for many pictures from the event.
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