This year’s Breakfast with Santa was nothing short of magical. With 615 guests filling the space with joy and anticipation, the morning became a celebration of connection, kindness, and community spirit. Thanks to 32 incredible volunteers and 18 dedicated staff, everyone enjoyed a warm and welcoming holiday experience from start to finish.
Together, we:
🥞 Flipped and served 1,070 pancakes
🎁 Shared 326 gifts with local children
📸 Captured 976 festive photos
❤️ Received 17 snack packs for kids
But the numbers only tell part of the story.
Families were treated to heart-warming holiday music performed by Canadian singer-songwriter and Country Music Hall of Famer, Marie Bottrell. Her soulful voice and timeless Christmas classics created an atmosphere of nostalgia and comfort!
Children, families, neighbours, and friends also enjoyed:
• Creative winter crafts
• Festive face painting by Starry Crown Co.
• Delicious sugar-cookie decorating
All adding a touch of wonder to the celebration.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors
Breakfast with Santa shines because our community steps forward with generosity. We are deeply grateful to the sponsors who made this event possible:
Helm MSP
Gore Mutual Insurance
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
KEV Group
Knights of Columbus
TD Bank
TW Properties
Regroup Beyond Benefits
Graham Mathew Chartered Professional Accountants
Peachworks Technology Solutions
H2R Business Solutions
Cambridge McDonald’s (Main Street Location)
E-Business Imaging
Pizza Pizza
Your commitment to community strengthened every part of this event, from food and supplies to giveaways and family experiences. We appreciate you more than words can express.
Breakfast with Santa Sponsor Tree
Community Volunteers Who Brought the Magic to Life
We extend our deepest thanks to the many helping hands who made this morning possible:
Cedar Hill Church Volunteers & Helm MSP Sponsor Team
These dedicated groups helped bring every detail to life, from serving pancakes and pouring hot chocolate to greeting guests and keeping things running seamlessly. Your kindness set the tone for the whole event.
Cedar Hill Church Volunteers Getting Ready to Serve Pancakes!
A smiling HELM MSP volunteer and event sponsor!
Gore Mutual Team & Monsignor Doyle Students
Thank you for supporting behind the scenes, sorting gifts, wrapping presents, decorating the space, and ensuring every neighbour felt welcomed. Thank you Helm MSP for sponsoring our photobooth through Grand River Party Rentals, it was a huge hit!
Gore Mutual staff and friends after creating the most beautiful snowflakes!
Enjoying photo booth results!
The Newcomer Senior’s Group & Our CNT Coordinator, Karen
Together, they baked dozens of fresh sugar cookies with homemade icing that kids of all ages decorated with pride and joy! A beautiful example of intergenerational community spirit.
Everyone loved the cookie decorating station!
Gift-Sorting Teams, Family Groups & General Volunteers
The pancake crew!
Your work preparing gifts, setting up, cooking, cleaning, and caring for families made a tremendous impact. Thank you for showing up with heart.
Special Shoutouts
🌟 Marie Bottrell – Thank you for filling the room with the warmth of your music. As a celebrated Canadian country artist and long-time musical storyteller, your voice added something truly unforgettable to this event.
🌟 Starry Crown Co. – Your stunning face painting brought colour, joy, and creativity to so many children’s day. Thank you for sharing your talent.
🌟 Xavier Jr. Photography – Your beautiful photography captured the spirit of the day!
Canadian Singer-Songwriter, Marie Bottrell
A Morning That Showed What Community Means
Breakfast with Santa reflects what happens when neighbours, partners, and local organizations come together with generosity and heart. The laughter, the shared meals, the surprise on children’s faces, and the warmth of connection will stay with us this season.
To every sponsor, volunteer, partner, and guest: thank you for making this year’s Breakfast with Santa truly magical.
Hearts full. Community strong. ✨
