On the 12th day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan visits Holy Cross

This award is intended to recognize both Melanie Gaetano-Young and SNAP, the Special Needs Activity Program, that she founded to help support developmentally challenged young people at Holy Cross. The program benefits approximately 20 students at the school and includes activities such as dog therapy, yoga, the use of a sensory room and more. The 12 Days of Christmas elves did some investigating and found out they could use a Fibre Optic Light Spray so with the help of our anonymous sponsor, we have given SNAP just that. Thank you Melanie for all the time and energy you pour in to this program. Merry Christmas!

Make sure you tune in to Local2.ca every day for more surprises from our 12 Days of Christmas 2014.

Day 1 - On the first day of Christmas, we pay a visit to Lora Lee

Day 2 - On the second day of Christmas Andree gets a surprise

Day 3 - On the third day of Christmas Holly gets a jolly visit

Day 3 - On the third day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan visits the Elks

Day 4 - On the fourth day of Christmas, Santa Jasmyn visits a loving neighbour

Day 4 - On the fourth day of Christmas, an unexpected surprise for an expecting mom

Day 5 - On the fifth day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan visits Shelly

Day 5 - On the fifth day of Christmas, Santa Jasmyn visits Vinson

Day 5 - On the fifth day of Christmas, John can continue with creativity

Day 6 - On the sixth day of Christmas, a gift for a volunteer

Day 6 - On the sixth day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan has a surprise for Bob

Day 7 - On the seventh day of Christmas, a merry Christmas to Don

Day 7 - On the seventh day of Christmas, Ben gets a visit from Santa Shaylan

Day 8 - On the eighth day of Christmas, Shevy warms our heart

Day 8 - On the eighth day of Chistmas, Melissa gets a visit from Santa Jasmyn

Day 9 - On the ninth day of Christmas, Santa Jasmyn goes to school

Day 9 - On the ninth day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan drops by for lunch

Day 10 - On the tenth day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan visits Taryn

Day 10 - On the tenth day of Christmas, Merry Christmas to Clara

Day 10 - On the tenth day of Christmas, a birthday/Christmas surprise for Kirstin

Day 10 - On the tenth day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan surprises Jaime

Day 11 - On the 11th day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan warms Eileen's heart

Day 11 - On the 11th day of Christmas, Merry Christmas Connie

Day 11 - On the 11th day of Christmas, Santa Jasmyn visits Perry

Day 12 - On the 12th day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan goes to St. Joseph Island

Day 12 - On the 12th day of Christmas, Santa Shaylan meets Connie for lunch

Day 12 - On the 12th day of Christmas, Santa Jasmyn goes Back to Basics

Day 12 - On the 12th day of Christmas, a surprise for Samantha

Day 12 - On the 12th day of Christmas, Christmas at the Comfort Suites

Grow your heart three sizes this season with the Village Media Pay It Forward program. Choose from one of our selected local charities or reach out to another in our community. Make a donation from your wallet or volunteer your time. Christmas, after all, means a little bit more.