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This Christmas many children inMichigan will be lying in hospitalbeds rather than waking up on
Christmas morning awaiting thejoyful arrival of Santa Claus. The
enchanted feeling of Santa Clausmaking a special trip to their home, stockings of bright red and green hung in achild's favorite place, sleepy eyes widening to the perfectly wrapped presents
under the Christmas tree will not take place for these little ones.

Throughout Michigan Santa's Cupboard has many volunteer families and groups
that will visit our hospitals on Christmas Eve, working with the hospital staff tobring presents of comfort to these sick children. In the spirit of giving, we relieve
the family from worrying about shopping for Christmas presents so they may
spend all of their time with their sick child. This is why Santa's Cupboard wasstarted over ten years ago. We are a 501©3 non-profit organization who isdedicated to providing Christmas presents for hospitals, homeless shelters,
women's centers and for families that have an ill child at home.

“I just wanted to write to let you know mybaby girl was born on December 23rd withmultiple complications. On Christmas
morning a nurse brought in a beautiful baby
blanket donated by your organization. It was
the only possession my daughter had during
her short time with us. She passed away
later that day. I just wanted to thank you forthe only gift my little angel received. Her
name was Sara Michelle.”

Be Their Miracle! Please help bring joy andcomfort to a sick child at Christmas. It just may
be the best Christmas present you ever give...and receive.
Thank you,

Gina Picconatto-Anderson
Gina Picconatto-Anderson
Executive Director

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floor I was greeted outside theChildren’s Hospital of Michigan - Detroit
nurses station by a little girl who
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never forget how this little girls
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