South Delta United Soccer Club youngsters once again lent a hand to help the less fortunate have a happier holiday season.
Boys and girls in the U5 to U9 age groups took part in a jamboree and toy drive last weekend at Dugald Morrison Park, collecting two truckloads of toys and books for Deltassist’s Toy Depot.
It marked the soccer club’s second annual event and head of player development Russ Heggie said he felt the bar was raised this time around.
“The response was overwhelmingly positive from families,” said Heggie.
He noted some of the club’s U13/14 boys and girls also come out to help with some of the activities and join in some of the games.
“Deltassist is incredibly grateful for the generosity our community shows at this time of year,” said Deltassist board president Brad Sherwin. “South Delta United is just one of many, many organizations that make our Toy Depot possible. This goes a long way to making Christmas special for a struggling family in Delta.”
Heggie noted the soccer club will be doing a food drive for Deltassist in January.
He also noted the Dolejsi family ran a concession fundraiser for Autism Support Dogs, a division of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, at the jamboree/toy drive.
