I sit here just before we break for Christmas and I feel absolutely humbled by the amazing people that I work with….I might give them a vision – but they are truly passionate about what we do. So far this season more than 30,000 people will get a Christmas Gift from RedBalloon Days. That is a lot of pleasure we’ve been giving – but it doesn’t happen without the love, dedication and persistence of the whole team.

We have been listening to the stories of what people get up to – the difference that we make to other people. Emily (she does have several elves to help) who has been sending our vouchers with love for more than a year has shared some of the great things that people write on their vouchers….

This is why we do what we do…. It is wonderful to see first hand the love that people share.

• I wanted to give you something special for Christmas baby, as you are the most wonderful gift I could ever have. I am so grateful that you are in my life and I truly love you with all my heart. I thank God each day for blessing my life with you Lachlan. Enjoy and have lots of fun gorgeous!

• I love you so much and thank you for giving me the honour of spending the rest of my life with you. I also want to thank you for making me the happiest man alive

• Words can not explain what you mean to me so I thought a star would help. Merry Christmas. Looking forward to spending much more with you. Lots of Love

• Love can be wild and love can be rocky, So as you drive ’round in your fourby, I’d like to show my love for you, With something new for you to do, Through splashing creeks, up sandy hills, There are many ways to get your thrills, Enjoy yourself, have fun – yippee! Then come home to MORE fun with me!

• Merry Christmas babe!! I was thinking for a while what would be the ideal present for you on our first Christmas together and I also wanted us to remember it. This seemed to be the best thing because we both can experience it together!

• Happy Christmas. I hope all your wildest dreams come true during the next year. Thank you for all your love and support. It means the world to me. Thank you for choosing to be part of my life. I value it immensely.  Love Your Son,

• Love you with all my heart, you make me feel like I am flying! 500 Billion Love forever xoxo

It is such a wonderful way to finish the year… and start the new one. Thanks to the wonderful RedBallooners