Local first responders are helping to ensure dozens of children in Chatham-Kent enjoy their holidays.
Several emergency services serving Chatham-Kent will be participating in the annual Holiday with a Hero event, which is now accepting child nominations.
A group of 80 nominated children will be paired with a police officer, firefighter, or paramedic among others and then provided a loaded gift card to purchase a gift for themselves and their families. After shopping, the children have breakfast with Santa while elves wrap the newly acquired gifts. They will also get the chance to spend some time having fun with bouncy castles and face painting alongside their “hero.”
Participating emergency services include the Ontario Provincial Police, the Chatham-Kent Police Service, Chatham-Kent Emergency Medical Services, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, and the Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue.
Applications to nominate a child must be completed online by November 22. To submit a nomination, click here.
The Holiday with a Hero will take place on December 14.
