Santa Claus knocks on the door. It has already appeared in welfare homes here and there. Nursing home residents had already written to her in September, so she had plenty of time to bring blankets, deodorant or a jacket. The authors of 150 letters are still waiting for their dream to come true.
They've been looking for Santa since September, because that's when they sent him letters with Christmas wishes. – They were waiting since the morning, some were here right after gymnastics, and some were sitting here all the time, – says Mrs. Marta Rosiak, physiotherapist.
They waited, because for many Santa Claus is the only person who definitely visits them once a year. And this time he was not disappointed, because Mikolaj knows the stories of DPS residents well. Also the most moving.
– My daughter suddenly died of leukemia and my second daughter abandoned me. I was walking on the street, I was sleeping on a chair, – Mrs. Bozena admits. – There was a card and it said that when I grow up, I will go to such a house so as not to be a burden to the family. And this is what I ended up with – says Mrs. Anna.
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The packages contained exactly what was written in the letters, even if it seemed like an impossible dream. Ms. Urzula bought a blanket, deodorant, and coffee, and Ms. Barbara got a winter coat. Ms. Anna was happy with the watch and Mr. Marcin with the sports shoes.
Residents of old people's homes in Łódź wrote a letter to Santa Claus. They ask for books, coffee or sweets Katarzyna Czupryńska-Chabros/Fakty po Południu TVN24
Anyone can help Santa
Santa will definitely visit another nursing home in Łódź. He already has gifts for about two thousand people. The authors of 150 letters are still waiting for their dream to come true. Mrs. Silvia asks for a colorful shirt and sweatpants, Mrs. Bozena for pajamas and washing-up liquid, Mr. January for shoes and a calendar, one torn, and Mr. Sylvester for a puzzle and a bundle, one for the table.
– Our residents cannot go out on their own, so if they receive such small things, they are very happy, because they are according to their tastes and needs, – says Sister Joanna Rekas from the Social Welfare House of the Society of Sisters. Blessed Mary in Lodz.
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The dream of one letter can come true for one or dozens of people. You can contribute to packages. You can help online – at the “Letter to Santa from DPS” website. Every hint is important here.
– This letter that I wrote, I wrote, it turns out that it is touching and someone comes and hugs me and brings this gift, but this moment is dedicated to this person who needs this closeness – emphasizes Witold Michalak from the support Foundation of Residents of Social Welfare Houses, President Letter to Mikolaj Foundation from DPS.
There are still 11 days left to help Santa from DPS.
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