Father Christmas joins annual Police Toy Run
HONEYDEW – Father Christmas visited Honeydew during the annual Montgomery Police Toy Run on 12 December.
Father Christmas made an early appearance this year, landing his sleigh at Honeydew Police Station.
This was to help officers, police reservists, the Johannesburg West Cluster Police and other volunteers to drop off presents during the annual Montgomery Police Toy Run on 12 December.
The convoy left Honeydew Police Station early in the morning and visited places of safety where youngsters were being housed, as well as old age homes, hospitals and homes for the disabled.
The annual event is held in honour of the late Warrant Officer Jonathan Montgomery, who served in the station’s Child Protection Unit for 22 years and sadly passed away in 2017.
“This year was no different and Santa managed to make six stops along the way and created so much joy for young and old,” said Honeydew CPF’s Michael Steyn.
Steyn added that, as it was every year, visiting homes, care organisations and hospitals was an eye-opener.
“Seeing the positions that people and young children are in is really heartbreaking to see, but making a small difference in their lives really pays off.
“As the CPF, we would like to thank everyone one involved, the Honeydew police and our sponsors, this would not have been possible without them. At the end of the day, this is all about people and children in need, and giving back to the community is something that the CPF stands for.”
