The Valoris Foundation’s fifth annual Christmas Elves Challenge brought together over 200 participants and nearly 40 volunteers in Embrun on Sunday to raise funds for this year’s Valoris Christmas Elf Campaign, which has provided holiday gifts to children and adults across Prescott-Russell for over three decades.
The annual family-friendly event raises funds to support the 33rd edition of the foundation’s Christmas Elf campaign, helping to bring joy to hundreds of children who might otherwise go without gifts under the tree on Christmas morning.
“The Christmas Elves Campaign is at the heart of the Valoris Foundation’s mission,” said Jean Lalonde, Manager of the Valoris Foundation. “It was wonderful to see so many faces gathered, bringing smiles and a touch of magic to the event. By bringing families together and strengthening community bonds, we aim to create a true spirit of solidarity so that every child can feel the joy of the holiday season.”
The Christmas Elf Campaign has become a staple in Prescott-Russell, and events like the Elves Challenge encourage the community to rally behind a cause that brings holiday magic to those in need.
Each participant and volunteer, dubbed a “Christmas elf,” played a role in supporting the campaign’s goal to foster an inclusive community where every child can experience the holiday season with a smile.
