Miracle at 1380 London Road

Lambton Mall and the Sarnia Police Service joined forces again for the 6th Annual Cop Shop event that kicked off yesterday morning. Armed with Christmas wish lists, volunteer officers paired up with 23 specially chosen children, during which each child received a $200 gift card donated by Lambton Mall. The officers picked up each child by limousine at their school and brought them to the mall where the well deserving kids shopped with the officers and used their gift cards to purchase winter clothing, toys and Christmas gifts. The children were also treated to lunch, face painting and a surprise visit from Santa. The students chosen for Cop Shop were recommended by their school and were chosen based on a number considerations including recognition of specific academic or sports achievement, need or because of volunteer efforts that make a difference in our community. Considerations also included students who displayed leadership, role-modeling or anti-bullying behaviour. This year, a number of children from across Canada benefited from the event put on by 11 Cushman & Wakefield shopping centers across Canada. The Sarnia Police Service would like to thank Lambton Mall and all sponsors for this partnership in lending a helping hand to local children. We always look forward to this very rewarding Christmas VIP event for these special kids.