Thursday, January 2, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Moving Lives This Christmas

Move It Chiropractic has embraced the spirit of giving this holiday season by adopting a family through the “Adopt a Family for Christmas” program. This initiative, designed to provide gifts, food, and other essentials to families in need, highlights the power of community in spreading joy and hope during the festive season.

A simple, yet impactful gesture allows participants to select a family from a list provided by a participating charity, buy a gift for each family member, and deliver the items to a designated drop-off point.

For Move It Chiropractic, the initiative became a heartfelt team effort.

“Over the past two months, it’s been all hands-on deck,” said Deb Wilkinson from Move It Chiropractic.

“We’d like to thank all the participants, patients, and staff who have contributed to such a wonderful cause for our community.”

With a team of six staff members, including two chiropractors, three chiropractic assistants, and a massage therapist, the business rallied together to ensure the holiday season is special for families facing hardship. Even patients joined in, donating items and spreading festive cheer. Together, they created hampers filled with non-perishable food, tinned goods, chips, and treats for Christmas.

One hamper was delivered to the Neighbourhood Hub to support a family through the “Adopt a Family” program, while another went to Chances House, which assists those experiencing homelessness.

A representative from the Neighbourhood Hub expressed their appreciation, and said, “This year’s Adopt a Family Christmas Program has been a heart-warming success, and it’s all thanks to the generosity of local community members and businesses who stepped up to spread joy in our community.

“To everyone who donated, volunteered, or helped spread the word - thank you for making the holiday season brighter for those in need.

“You are the heart of our community!”

Chances House also thanked participants, stating that they were blown away by the generosity and Christmas spirit of their incredible community.

“A massive thank you to all the amazing people who dropped off donations over the past week to support those experiencing homelessness in Mackay,” a spokesperson said.

“Your kindness is making a real difference to the people in our community experiencing homelessness.

“Together, we’re spreading hope and joy to those who need it most.”

Move It Chiropractic embraced the spirit of giving this holiday season by rallying their team and patients to support families in need through the “Adopt a Family for Christmas” program, delivering hampers of food and gifts to spread hope and joy. Photos supplied

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