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Teamwork Puts Smiles on Children’s Faces<br />
On Sunday 28 November, staff and families from<br />
<strong>Toll</strong> Global Information Services gathered at<br />
Myuna Farm in Doveton for the fourth annual<br />
Kids’ Christmas Party.<br />
Families enjoyed pony rides, face painting and train rides in<br />
between visiting farm animals and avoiding the rain showers.<br />
The day wouldn’t have been complete without a visit from<br />
Santa Claus himself. The kids were not disappointed as Santa<br />
arrived on a stylish sleigh. They became excitable when his<br />
bell rang; and followed him over to the <strong>Toll</strong> Grotto,<br />
enthusiastically waiting in line. After a chat with Santa, a<br />
photo and a present, the kids left delighted with their gifts.<br />
The day was deemed a great success in the words of a girl<br />
who proudly said to her dad, “<strong>Toll</strong> is the BEST company;<br />
I’ve had the best day ever”.<br />
Four years ago the event started at a local play centre,<br />
and has now grown in scale to cater for over 200 people.<br />
A committee was formed and each year gains new<br />
members. The committee engages help from a large team<br />
of volunteers who donate their time for the event, be it<br />
buying or wrapping gifts, fund raising or helping out on<br />
the day with catering, photography or even face painting.<br />
This event is funded by profits from numerous events<br />
throughout the year including raffles, BBQs and sales from<br />
the confectionery stall. The aim is to offer a fun and relaxed<br />
day for <strong>Toll</strong> Global Information Services families at minimal<br />
cost with quality catering and of course, a visit from Santa.<br />
Only with help from <strong>Toll</strong> partners and essential donations,<br />
is the committee able to put on an event of this magnitude.<br />
The committee would like thank Karen Bresnan, from <strong>Toll</strong><br />
Auto who kindly donated some goodies to give out on the<br />
day and employees who donated prizes for the raffles.<br />
The committee is very proud to be part of an environment<br />
where people work together to put smiles on children’s<br />
faces. It’s now a part of Christmas that we look forward<br />
to each year.<br />
This type of event is a great example of teamwork and<br />
dedication and shows that things can be achieved if we<br />
work together. A special thanks to all those who volunteered<br />
for the event, it could not happen without their support.<br />
If you are interested in helping out with the event<br />
or providing donations for raffles please email:<br />
GiS.Familyxmas@tollgroup.com n<br />
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<strong>Toll</strong> <strong>Today</strong> <strong>March</strong> – May <strong>2011</strong> 39<br />
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