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âItâs very heartwarming,â Ballentine said. âEvery child deserves a little Christmas, and thatâs how we look at it.â
Ballentine said most years, 1,200 to 1,300 children are signed up to receive toys. This year, that number is at 1,700.
Every child receives no less than two toys, plus a game, coloring books, reading materials or sports equipment, depending on their age, he said.
âThey walk out with a nice bag of stuff,â Ballentine said, the holiday joy gleaming in his eyes as he spoke. âWe give them a Christmas.â