Helper's Testimonials

Helping Rach with the Santa list has become the highlight of my Christmas, it truly embodies the real sentiment of the season. It is the loveliest thing to see everyone coming together and giving their time to help make Christmas special for so many kids. We are all merely Rach's elves, whereas she is the real-life Santa with the triple-checked list, the plan, and the heart that's bigger than 10 million Smyth's catalogues stacked end to end.

Jen

One of the lovely things about Christmas is the way people build their own traditions around the holiday. For me, and a lot of my pals, Christmas only really kicks off when you get to dust off your sellotape and become one of Santa’s little helpers for an evening via this wonderful initiative.

Dee

I love donating to the Santa Drive each year. You know your donation is making at least one less fortunate child happy on Christmas day. It has a personal touch. The team work so hard each year collecting donations and buying all the gifts. It's a wonderful idea and I'm delighted to see it getting bigger each year. Keep up the good Santa work Rach and team.

Jeno x x

As a person who adores Christmas and who firmly believes in the virtue of giving equals receiving this is the ultimate December gig. I look forward to it every year and it makes my Christmas days even more special knowing that I picked out presents for and have contributed in a tiny way to some underprivileged families and kids in a needy world on its knees on the most magical day of the year.

Aaron

The Secret Santa Drive instantly became a favourite Christmas custom.

It’s such a powerful project to be involved with. Rachel is a tour de force...it keeps growing every year...roll on December.

Al

It has been so rewarding to help with the Santa drive over the years. It's a highlight of the season for us. It's great to help out with such a good cause and to bring some joy to children who might not otherwise have had anything worth celebrating at Christmas. It's all very well organised too. If you can do one thing to help out this Christmas, make it the Merry lil Santa drive.

Connor

I absolutely loved being part of the Santa shop!! everything is so well organised, and you get so much joy whizzing round the isles choosing presents for all the kids. It is an incredible idea and brings the spirit of Christmas alive for everyone.

Siobhan

Helping shop and wrap for Santa Drive was an honour. It's a very well-organised and genuine cause. The list of hundreds of kids' names and their requests to Santa is heartbreaking. What a wonderful initiative to help get Santa to children in emergency accommodation. It's sad that this is the reality for so many and each year the list gets longer. Hopefully one day there won't be this crisis. But for now, Santa Drive is helping reach those that need it most.

Finn

I had the absolute pleasure to help out twice at the Santa Drive and I donate to them every year. It’s an amazing initiative and it’s a wonderful feeling to be able to bring joy to the children in difficult circumstances. Kudos to Rachel and her Team.

Maria

The Santa drive is a highlight for me every Christmas. Running around the toy store with a wish list getting a sense of what these kids need, want or like brings a personal connection to the kids we hope to bring some Christmas joy to, like every kid deserves.

Karina

Santa is rapid. Helping him collect the toys is deadly, the hardest part is giving the sweet toys away!!

Shane