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Bishop Feehan Students Distribute Gifts to Over 200 Local Families

More than 4,500 toys collected along with $10,000 worth of raffle items.

T’was the season for the Bishop Feehan High School annual Santa Shop which collected and distributed Christmas gifts to over 225 local families in need Dec. 13.  
Families who registered through St. Vincent de Paul had the opportunity to select up to five gifts for each of their children, visit with Santa, and every child left with a new pair of pajamas.   

“I am humbled to tell you we had over 4,500 new toys, $10,000 worth of raffle items, numerous warm pajamas, coloring books, crayons and stuffed animals,” said principal George Milot in a letter of thanks to parents for their help in purchasing toys.

Well over 500 students took part in the running of the event, from leading parents through the sections of toys and carrying gifts for parents, to babysitting and gift wrapping.

“Once it all got going, it was really the entire school that took over and made it happen,” said Adam Butler, director of campus ministry.

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