Tbaytel employees spread Christmas cheer

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THUNDER BAY -- Tbaytel employees helped spread a little bit of extra Christmas cheer for the 2017 holiday season, with the return of Tbaytel’s 12 Days of Christmas program. 

Tbaytel recognized the work of deserving non-profit organizations and members of the communities it serves with a series of exciting daily holiday surprises running from December 1 to 13, 2017.
 
“This is the third year for Tbaytel’s 12 Days of Christmas program and we couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to give back during the holiday season to the communities that support us year round,” says Tbaytel Vice President of sales, marketing and communication Kathleen Jones.

“12 Days is something our employees are very proud of and were very much looking forward to for 2017, so it really was our way of making Christmas a little brighter during a time that can already be stressful for so many people.” 
 
As part of the 2017 program, Tbaytel recognized the work of Shelter House and its impact on our community.  Not only did employees prepare and serve a hearty meal, Tbaytel made a $5,000 contribution to support the good work done by Shelter House and its programs.

“Tbaytel employees understand what it means to take care of our neighbourhood and to give back during the holiday season,” continues Jones.

“Shelter House is about food, shelter, safety and hope.  We are committed to providing much-needed support to all of our neighbours who truly require this important assistance and make a difference where it matters most.” 
 
 
Tbaytel’s 2017 12 Days of Christmas included the following activities: 
 
 Friday, Dec. 1: Day 1 – Fort Frances Christmas Market Surprised shoppers and local Fort Frances vendors with Christmas cards and special holiday gifts. 
 
 Saturday, Dec. 2: Day 2 – Kenora CP Holiday Train Handed out Christmas cards and giveaways as the CP Holiday Train made its stop in Kenora. 
 
 Sunday, Dec. 3: Day 3 – Dryden Chamber of Commerce Christmas Store and Dryden Memorial Arena Handed out Christmas cards and holiday giveaways for Christmas shoppers and hockey games spectators. 
 
Monday, Dec. 4, 2017: Day 4 – Lakehead University gave students a well-deserved study break with coffee and giveaways for those studying for exams. 
 
Wednesday, Dec. 6: Day 5 – Options Northwest Christmas Party Attended the Options Northwest Christmas Party and surprised clients with Christmas gifts. 
 
Thursday, Dec. 7: Day 6 – Our Kids Count Gingerbread Party Held a gingerbread decorating party for children and families at Our Kids Count and purchased supplies for playroom and kitchen. Also provided vouchers for Christmas trees from the Westfort Kiwanis tree lot for families of Our Kids Count. 
 
Friday, Dec. 8: Day 7 – Shelter House Dinner Prepared and served a hearty meal for clients at Thunder Bay’s Shelter House and made a $5,000 donation. 
 
Saturday, Dec. 9: Day 8 – Christmas Tree Giveaway Purchased Christmas trees for surprised shoppers at the Kiwanis Club of Westfort’s Christmas tree lot. 
 
Sunday, Dec. 10: Day 9 – Frostbite Run Helped Neebing runners and spectators warm up with Christmas giveaways at the annual Frostbite Run. 
 
Monday, Dec. 11: Day 10 – Teen Challenge Support  Visited Teen Challenge Thunder Bay to drop off much-needed supplies, and purchased individual Christmas presents for all residents. 
 
Tuesday, Dec. 12: Day 11 – Pay it Forward Visited the Thunder Bay & District Humane Society to drop off supplies and pet food and meet animals available for adoption. Partnered with local retailers and restaurants to bag groceries, fill up gas tanks and work drive-throughs. 
 
Wednesday, Dec. 13: Day 12 – Sister Leila Greco Christmas Party Hosted a Christmas party at Sister Leila Greco Apartments for staff, residents and their families featuring a live Christmas concert with Tbaytel employees’ band, “The Selfies”. 
 
Employees were followed and filmed shopping for toys, wrapping gifts and staging each of their Christmas surprises for each of Tbaytel’s 12 days of Christmas. Community members followed Tbaytel on social media where hints were dropped to reveal what the next surprise would be. To view the official 2017 Tbaytel 12 Days of Christmas video and see how Tbaytel employees spread Christmas cheer across northern Ontario, visit tbaytel.net/12days.