Help Us Help the Smith Family this Christmas

Doyle Spillane is proud to be an official Smith Family collection point - together we can deliver hundreds of smiles this Christmas morning.

Help us Help the Smith Family Toy & Book Appeal

The Smith Family actually began in 1922 when five businessmen delivered toys to orphans on Christmas Eve. Today the Smith Family’s long association with Christmas continues and we at Doyle Spillane are proud to be a collection point on the Northern Beaches.

Please join us in helping those Australian families struggling this Christmas by providing presents to our disadvantaged children. Imagine the smile one small gesture could put on a child’s face.

We know how generous our Northern Beaches Community can be and hope together we can deliver hundreds of smiles this Christmas morning.

Buy a present for an Australian Child in Need

Simply purchase a new toy or book for babies – 12 year olds and drop it off to Doyle Spillane at 761 Pittwater Road (Cnr of Pittwater Rd  &  Hawkesbury Ave), Dee Why 2099. 

Please note:

• All gifts received must not be wrapped
• All toys should be no bigger than a school backpack
• Please ensure batteries are included if they are required to operate the toy
• Gift tags will be available from our office to place on the donation
• 9- 12 year old presents tend to run low, so this is a good age group to buy for
• Educational presents are welcome

There are also some items that won’t be accepted:

Breakable items i.e. porcelain dolls and tea sets; calendars & diaries, candles and lamps;  CD’s and video games; clothes and manchester including costumes; food; large items i.e. bikes, hula-hoops, adult cricket bats, large doll houses, ride ons, tennis set; items that contain liquid; items used for marketing a brand or company i.e. fast food items/toys; religious items i.e. books, figurines; second hand or handmade toys ; toiletries – perfume, make-up, nail polish; toys that replicate weapons i.e. guns, knives

Christmas Ideas from the team ....

Matt suggests the Guinness Book of Records 2016 for boys 9-12.

Isaac wants to buy Star Wars Monopoly for 8 and above.

Mel has bought a crayola pencil set for 7 years and older.

Rob is buying some lego for the 4- 7 year olds.

Grace is looking for a soft panda for the babies.

Stephen of course will be putting a couple of rugby balls under the tree!

Santa’s Helpers will be packing up the toys and books on Saturday 12th December 2015, so please drop off before then.

When you drop off your Smith Family present be sure to collect the Doyle Spillane Christmas Colouring Competition. Entry is for 4 -12 years old and the best colouring from each age group will receive a prize and the chance to have your picture published as our 2016 Doyle Spillane Christmas Card.

Merry Christmas from Stephen, Geoff, Joe, Matt, Grace and the team