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Operation North Pole: Holiday Magic for Sick Kids

Operation North Poles final day brought pure holiday magic to sick children, including eight-year-old twins Danny and Tommy Fennig. Volunteers and first responders created a Christmas adventure, starting with meet-and-greets and ending at a North Pole playground. Parents expressed gratitude for a day focused on fun, with snowball fights and loud sing-alongs on the train. The event turned hardship into holiday triumph, creating lasting memories for the children. Checkout Solipillow.com

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