Tree of Hands spreads Christmas cheer to scores of children on Tortola
And today hundreds of children have woken up hugging a new toy, thanks to the Tree of Hands Foundation. Founded some 25 years ago, the foundation annually raises funds and, in some instances, collects gifts to do their part of "spreading the Christmas cheer" across the territory.
Alexandra V. Durante, who has been at the top of the foundation for some time now after the baton was passed on by her mom, Carol Durante, said "We had an overwhelming support this year despite what the BVI experienced at the hands of the storms and hurricanes and we are thankful to everyone who in one way or the other who donated to make this year's toy sharing so amazing."
According to Ms Durante, Tree of Hands wants to ensure that every child in the territory gets a gift this Christmas. "So we are not done after this amazing turnout here today (yesterday) but we are going to make the kids at Virgin Gorda happy, we are going to make the kids at Jost van Dyke happy and we are going to make the kids at Anegada happy."
In excess of one thousand (1000) gifts are being distributed this year by the foundation.
Members and other volunteers did a number of fundraisers, including moving across Tortola singing carols as they bar-hopped.
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