Memorial

In memory of Mike Hertz, long-term Board Member of the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund. Mike was a dedicated volunteer and board member for 25 years. He enjoyed the opportunity to be active in making decisions on how to give local families, especially children, a better Christmas as well as helping people throughout the year. Mike’s commitment and passion for our organization will be missed for years to come.

Executive Director

I believe that I truly have the best job in the world! Not only do I get to work alongside our many wonderful volunteers, but I also have the privilege of surrounding myself with our many generous community contributors and best of all assist in making Christmas brighter for many local children and families. Christmas is my favourite holiday, and there is no better feeling in the world than waking up on Christmas morning and knowing that together we’ve played a small part in ensuring that those less fortunate in our community have experienced the true “Spirit of Giving.”

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Theresa has been involved with the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund for many years. She feels she is privileged to work with an amazing board, exceptional volunteers, and dedicated fundraisers that ensure children in our community enjoy the true Spirit of Giving.

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Kerri has been involved with the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund for nearly 18 years. Each season the dedication of the board, the hundreds of volunteers and the generosity of the donors continue to amaze her. She believes they are a community working together to make the Christmas season brighter for children and their families.

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Cassie is a new member of the board. After spending more than a dozen years promoting various Santa Claus Fund events like the Toy Run on 105.3 ROCK, she’s excited to get more involved with the organization. Cassie loves the community spirit behind the Santa Claus Fund and knows how it ensures that every family can experience the magic of Christmas.

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Jason joined the Board in 2019. He is very grateful to be able to be involved with a local organization like the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund that does so much for families in need at Christmas. He appreciates that all monies raised stay in our local area. He remembers helping his late father Mike with delivering hampers and was touched by how much it means to so many people locally. He says he is honoured to have the privilege to serve on the board and looks forward to many years serving our community.

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Amber loves to ensure that not only her children but all children in the community get to experience the full spirit of the holiday. That’s what she loves the most about the Santa Claus Fund, knowing that thanks to the generosity of wonderful people, families and kids in our community get to celebrate the holidays despite the frustrations that life may bring..

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Destinee started volunteering on Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund Board after many years of being employed at Medicine Hat News. After just a short period of time, she realized she wanted to be involved with the outstanding, selfless group of members and volunteers.

Jeff is one of the newest board members to the join the team and is excited to share his time and experience for those in need, in particular children. Christmas is as much about receiving as it is the "Spirit of Giving" and the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund is one of the best examples of true community involvement that strives to ensure every citizen experiences the magic of the holiday season.