December 2013
The Christmas party allowed members of the DWBI group to enjoy a day with kids. Running around, opening presents, and having lunch together weren't the only things we did that day, we gave the kids a chance to experience "Christmas".
During Mercy Fun Day, the kids wrote down what they really wished for. The DWBI group then set up a Christmas tree with the wish cards so that the NIST community could have a chance to fulfill these wishes even if it is as simple as buying an MP3 player and wrapping it in a box.
However, our goal wasn't for the kids to get what they want. Our goal was to allow them to experience the excitement of opening a present, the joy of sitting on Santa's lap, and also celebrate the spirit with their families.
The Christmas party allowed members of the DWBI group to enjoy a day with kids. Running around, opening presents, and having lunch together weren't the only things we did that day, we gave the kids a chance to experience "Christmas".
During Mercy Fun Day, the kids wrote down what they really wished for. The DWBI group then set up a Christmas tree with the wish cards so that the NIST community could have a chance to fulfill these wishes even if it is as simple as buying an MP3 player and wrapping it in a box.
However, our goal wasn't for the kids to get what they want. Our goal was to allow them to experience the excitement of opening a present, the joy of sitting on Santa's lap, and also celebrate the spirit with their families.