These are just a few of the nice things that people have said about this program:
I would just like to express my warm thank you for the gifts that we got from the Christmas Spirit hamper. My kids are soooooo happy as in soooo happy! with the gifts they got I did not get a chance to wrap them because they have seen it when it arrives 😊. Please extend my thank you to all your sponsors hope they will live a long life and have a good health and more success in whatever field they have. We really appreciate everything you sent to us this is a very big help for the family. We wish some day we can be able to help too. With warm hugs.”
I am so grateful for your organization. I was expecting food for Christmas dinner and got so much more. You made our Christmas so much more than I hoped for.”
The Christmas hamper made my Christmas perfect.”
I wholeheartedly appreciate the effort and labour of love that that Bow Valley Christmas Spirit puts forth year after year.”
We were overwhelmed by the generosity.”
Our family would like to personally say thank you so much to the team at the Christmas Spirit. More power to the team of Bow Valley Christmas Spirit group members moving forward.”
Thank you so much for the gift certificate for food! Even though I’m poor financially, my spirit feels rich. I do some volunteer work in the community for several organizations. I’m a good cause.”
I wanted to say thank you so very much for the totally unexpected gift card. I wanted you to know how very grateful I am to receive such a wonderful surprise. Although many people might not acknowledge your gift please know that it is very much appreciated.”
One healthcare worker describes the Bow Valley Elves Program as a “connection all the way through, from the gift purchasers in the community, to the students delivering, to the recipients and families of recipients- everyone is touched by the giving and generosity and love in our community.”
Thank you for the X-mas presents. What a wonderful community we live in where people care for each other. God bless you all.”