November 19, 2009
VOCM Happy Tree Opening

On November 19th, Chelsea was among those who gathered
at the Avalon Mall to help wake "Happy"(the tree) up for the
2009 holiday season. Click photos to enlarge!
The Avalon Mall/VOCM Happy Tree is celebrating over 40 years of helping the community at Christmas time.  The Salvation Army
and the Avalon Mall partner with the VOCM Cares Foundation to collect and distribute toys for needy children aged infant to 18
years.   A “Happy” Tree is set up at centre court in the Avalon Mall for approximately one month leading up to Christmas.  Mall
shoppers can leave their gifts (unwrapped preferably) in a large collection bin located next to the tree.