"Holiday spirit was in full swing on Dec. 19 at Dyker Beach Golf Course as children and families flocked to the annual "Gift of Giving Holiday Celebration, a joyful day filled with toys, treats and holiday cheer. At midday, a cheerful "ho, ho, ho" signaled the arrival of Santa Claus, who greeted each child, asked about their holiday wishes and presented them with a brightly wrapped gift."
"The celebration also included a raffle, with two students from P.S. 180, The SEEALL Academy, winning bicycles with matching helmets, alongside hundreds of other toys. Attendees enjoyed a hot buffet featuring chicken fingers, French fries and cotton candy to add to the festive atmosphere. New York State Sen. Stephen Chan made a special appearance, assisting with the raffle and addressing the children on the importance of giving back to the community."
"The 16th annual celebration was founded by the late Carlo Lenzi, former event director at Dyker Beach Golf Course, and Cynthis Felix Jeffers, president of the Brooklyn Sunset Park Lions Club. The event was designed to bring the joy and warmth of the holiday season to life. Lenzi died in Dec. 2024 - but "his legacy will live on through this beloved event, which he worked tirelessly to create and nurture," Felix Jeffers said to Brooklyn Paper in 2024."
On Dec. 19, Dyker Beach Golf Course hosted the Gift of Giving Holiday Celebration, welcoming children and families for toys, treats and holiday cheer. Santa Claus greeted each child, asked about their holiday wishes and presented brightly wrapped gifts. A raffle awarded bicycles with matching helmets to two students from P.S. 180, The SEEALL Academy, alongside hundreds of other toys. Attendees enjoyed a hot buffet of chicken fingers, French fries and cotton candy. New York State Sen. Stephen Chan assisted with the raffle and addressed the importance of giving back. The 16th annual event was founded by Carlo Lenzi and Cynthis Felix Jeffers; Lenzi died in Dec. 2024, and his legacy continues through the celebration. Students from the High School of Telecommunications Arts & Technology collected, wrapped and distributed more than 900 toys. The event was organized by Gift of Giving LLC and the Brooklyn Sunset Park Lions Club with venue and refreshments provided by Dyker Beach Golf Course and American Golf Corporation, supported by numerous community partners.
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