Gift of Christmas 2025

🎄 Gift of Christmas 2025 🎄
With Gratitude From the LCCTeam Board 

The LCCTeam official and unofficial members: Sheila, Marcelo Pazan, Tony Nicol, Gloria Pazan, Erin Whitton, Karen, Geoff Menzies, Jeff McPhee, Karen and Max Letham

As we prepare for our 14th Annual Gift of Christmas, the Board of the Lakeshore Corridor Community Team (LCCTeam) would like to express our sincere gratitude to the many individuals, organizations, and volunteers who make this private, invitation-only event possible for families in our Lakeshore Corridor community.

This celebration exists because of generosity, collaboration, and a shared belief that no family should feel forgotten at Christmas.

We extend a special thank you to the Port Credit Community Foundation for their first-time support. Your contribution helps ensure LCCTeam can continue its mission of supporting children and families who may otherwise go without a meaningful holiday experience. ​

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Marcelo Pazan, Karen Priest, and Gloria Pazan at the Pazan Gallery when the Community Foundation presented an incredibly generous donation to the LCCTeam

We are deeply grateful to The Shoebox Project, and especially Linda and Denise, for donating 80 beautifully filled shoeboxes of essential items for parents attending the event. This thoughtful gesture brings dignity, care, and real support to families during a challenging season.

Gloria, Linda, Denise, and Marcelo at the Shoebox pickup location in Miltion.

We also look forward to welcoming the exceptionally talented Carla Casanova, who will be sharing her beautiful voice in a live musical performance. This highlight brings warmth and joy to the day.

Santa (Max Letham) and Carla Gonzalez from the 2023 Gift of Christmas event

Our heartfelt thanks go out to all contributors and supporters, including:
• Port Credit Community Foundation
• Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 82 (our host venue)
• The Shoebox Project
• Pazan Gallery (media support)

Paddle for the People & Event Supporters:
Charles Sousa, Stephen Dasko, Hispanic Canadian Arts & Culture Association, Chartwell Regency Retirement, ’Twas The Bite Before Christmas, Lakeside Paints, Pooches N’ Pals, Indian Cuisine by the Lake, Century Audio Visual Ltd., Southside Shuffle, Insuranceland

Corporate Supporters:
Platinum – West End Tire & Auto
Silver – ABS Machining, Pazan Gallery, APA Drugs Ltd.
Bronze – The Waterside Inn

Special Thanks:
Karen Mitter, Jeff McPhee, Sharon Whelan, My Olive, Maranello Café, Old Credit Brewing, South Side Shuffle, Lee Tovey, My Secret Kitchen, Victoria & Richard Peck, and Palma Pasta (for the delicious lasagnas at the Paddle for the People and the Gift of Christmas)

Silent Auction Donors:
South Side Shuffle, PC Athletics, By The Lake Massage Therapy, and The Beauty Rezort

All of this is made possible by the dedication of only four LCCTeam board members, supported by a community that continues to step up with time, resources, and heart.

LCCTeam has proudly served the Lakeshore Corridor since 1999. If you believe in the Canadian tradition of caring for one another, we invite you to support our work.

🤝 Neighbours helping Neighbours.
👉 Donate or volunteer: www.LCCTeam.org/donate

Thank you for being part of something truly meaningful.
— The LCCTeam Board