It’s difficult to determine who was more excited about the Smiles for Seniors gift drive this past Christmas.
Was it the recipients of gifts or organizers Bill and Sherry Marlatt?
Bill’s reaction to a thank-you letter might help answer the question.
Smiles for Seniors started as a simple to way to bring a little joy to a few residents of a long-term care home at Christmas.
This past year saw gifts delivered to about 850 residents at nine homes in St. Thomas and across Elgin county.
Plus drop offs to a few seniors living alone in apartments, explains Bill.
Bill and Sherry point out for many of these seniors, it may be the only gift they receive at Christmas.
He has three words to describe the response to this year’s campaign.
Bill adds the gifts, donated by members of the community, mean more than you will ever know.
Written by Ian McCallum
