This Christmas, our team has adopted the wish lists of 6 local children from First in Families Operation Santa. First in Families of the Sandhills provides support and resources to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. With your help, we can make their holidays brighter.
List is below. Gifts should be unwrapped and be brought to The Pilot office at 145 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines by Friday, December 7th at 12pm.
Please email hello@itsthesway.com and tell us which item or items you will purchase so we can keep our list updated.
There are still more children whose wish lists are unfulfilled. For more information please contact Susan Holmes at 910-692-8272.
Aron, boy, age 3
Pants and shirts, size 4T – fulfilled
Shoes, Size 12 toddler – fulfilled
Coat, size 5T – fulfilled
Toys (unspecified) – fulfilled
Diapers size 4-5T- fulfilled
Emily, girl, age 6
We are four in our family, Mom, Dad, little sister Sophy and Emily. Emily was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome when she was 3 years old. Emily is 6 years old and her little sister is 4. Emily is no able to sit, stand or walk. She is non-verbal. Emily like to go out, stay around kids and plays with her sister. She also likes to watch TV, listen to music and lay with toys. — Emily’s mother
My First Crayola Mess Free Touch Lights – fulfilled
Fingerlings Hugs – Bella – fulfilled
Fur Real Friends – Monkey – fulfilled
Clothes, size 7-8 – fulfilled
Shoes, size 12 kids – fulfilled
Jeremiah, boy, age 8
Hello, my name is Veronique and I am a single mom. My son is Jeremiah. He is 8 years old and he has ADHD and autism with delays. Jeremiah loves Thomas and Friends and trains. And he also loves history. He loves all the presidents. — Jeremiah’s mother
Thomas and Friends toys – fulfilled
Thomas the Train bed sheets (twin) – fulfilled
Thomas and Friends floor mat – fulfilled
Anything with US Presidents – fulfilled
“Who, What” books or DVDs
Gabrielle, girl, age 2
I am a single mother of 2 girls, one is 13 and the other is 2 1/2. My 2 1/2 year old has had developmental delays most of her life. She struggled extremely hard in learning how to walk and has braces for her feet to strengthen her legs. This setback however has not had an impact on Gabi’s social skills. She loves to talk to everyone she meets and right now her favorite activities are coloring, playing with stickers, singing and dancing. She is a great kid who deserves more than what I can offer with my income. Anything and everything is greatly appreciated. And she loves Paw Patrol, Bubble Guppies and UniZoomi (all on Nick Jr.) She is also a huge Tomboy 🙂 — Gabrielle’s mother
Outside toys, playhouse – fulfilled
Pants, shirts, PJs, sock, jacket – fulfilled
Leap Frog learning toy – fulfilled
Baby Doll Accessories – fulfilled
Art Supplies – fulfilled
Paw Patrol, Bubble Guppies toys – fulfilled
Tayshawn, boy, age 1
My name is Tasha and my son is Tayshawn that has spina bifida, He is 1 and has a sister named Tamia. She is 6. Tayshawn’s disability affects his walking. — Tayshawn’s mother
Educational toy – fulfilled
Clothes, size 5T – fulfilled
Socks, diapers size 6 – fulfilled
Car Seat – fulfilled
Samira, girl, age 9
Samira is a very sweet intelligent girl who loves to play with stuffed animals and draw pictures.
— Samira’s mother
Long sleeve shirts, size 10-12 – fulfilled
Jeans, size 8Hey sweet girl – fulfilled
“Secret Life of Pets” toy – fulfilled
Paw Patrol Bath Paint – fulfilled
Shoes, size 5 (no laces) – fulfilled
