Local mother and daughter Jodie and Summerlilly Welch have organised a generous donation to We Care Connect through Member for Wyong David Harris.
The two gathered gift packs, new toys, games, clothes and bags for Central Coast families in need this Christmas.
The mother and daughter duo have been giving back to the community through Central Coast charities for 13 years.
Their gift giving started one Christmas when Summerlilly was three years old and showered with love and gifts from Santa, her mother, aunts, uncles and grandparents.
She received more than she needed.
So Jodie decided the following year to give Summerlilly fewer gifts and take her shopping throughout the year when she had spare money to buy a small toy or art pack.
They saved these purchases all year to be given to children and families that needed a little bit of joy at Christmas time.
“Jodie and Summerlilly are making a difference each year spreading the happiness in children and families across the community,” Harris said.
Some years a dozen toys were donated; on other years they have filled several cars to the rooftop with gifts, donating to local radio stations, Salvos, Vinnies, churches, women’s shelters and kids from rural communities.
“Hopefully in the future we can support the children on the Central Coast for many more years to come,” Jodie Welch said.
“If you are in a position yourself to donate a book, a Barbie or a soccer ball please do so; charities really need all the help and support they can get during the holiday season.”