
T’was 3 days right before Xmas when the Halifax Shopping Centre transformed into a wonderland.

Armed with donated $500 reward playing cards, a mentor took 6-calendar year-previous Zaivion Brooks and 9-calendar year-outdated Nakhi Latter straight to Foot Locker to acquire Air Jordans.

When they observed the fantastic pair, the pair broke into dance.

The two boys had been far too energized to hold out until they received household to activity their new footwear and rather walked out of the shop with them on — carrying their previous footwear in their new boxes.

“I’m so happy that these young ones are smiling and enthusiastic about the issues they are having,” reported Trayvone Clayton with GameChangers902.

“Kids putting their shoes suitable on their feet following. It just feels good to be capable to give back to my neighborhood.”

Clayton and his crew at Gamechangers902 structured this opportunity for about thirty kids with the assistance of the Halifax Browsing Centre, ACCE HFX, P4g, 902 Person Up, and Sicilian Pizza.

In less than a month, they managed to raise $20,000 so deserving youngsters could celebrate Xmas. In addition to the $500 present playing cards, just about every child also been given $100 to shop at Sobeys thanks to the Halifax Purchasing Centre.

“This is in all probability one particular the most significant achievements, achievements I’ve at any time manufactured in my lifestyle in a few months. So I’m very excited,” Clayton said.

The goal was to have kids store for their mates, loved ones or themselves. The occasion also linked young children from various neighbourhoods with the aim of bringing men and women alongside one another.

As well young for espresso, Brooks and Latter stopped by Starbucks for extravagant iced drinks with whip cream.

Then they headed to Freak Lunchbox to be youngsters in a sweet retail outlet.

Video games and toys ended up well known merchandise on lots of kids’ wish lists.

“It’s a big chance to get something for anyone but I really do not want to devote all the income,” stated La’tel Simmonds.

Other individuals received presents for their dad and mom.

“Because if it was not for my mother, I wouldn’t be on this earth,” explained Marjohn Downey.

With matching pink and white Air Jordans that also match Santa — Latter and Brooks achieved the large man and shared their wish for Christmas.

“A basketball,” Latter reported.

“I’ll certainly try to do that for you,” Santa stated.

The duo also received their picture taken with Santa.

A single way to cherish the moment and probably one particular day, the memory.
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