Each December, the excitement of the festive season takes on a uniquely local feel when Seville CFA’s much-loved Santa Run makes its way through the community. It’s a tradition that brings smiles to children, families, and residents of all ages, and one that the Wandin Seville Community Bank is incredibly proud to support year after year.
Our partnership with the Seville CFA Santa Run began in 2020 and has grown into one of our most cherished annual commitments. While our contribution may be small, they know that every little bit counts for our hardworking local CFA volunteers. Each year, the Community Bank order and donate a huge tin of 1000 lollipops that Santa hands out along the route. It’s a simple gesture, but one that plays a meaningful role in spreading joy and helping to ease the load on the CFA during one of their busiest times of the year.
In 2022, the bank formally pledged to continue sponsoring the Santa Run for at least five more years, ensuring support is locked in until at least 2027. The CFA is always appreciative, and for the Community Bank, knowing they are lightening their workload in even the smallest way makes this sponsorship particularly rewarding.
Wandin Seville Community Bank’s connection to the Seville CFA is part of a much broader and deeply valued relationship with local emergency services. As a community bank, they understand how essential these volunteer-run organisations are to the safety and wellbeing of the region. Over the years, they have proudly provided sponsorships and donations to the Seville, Wandin, Coldstream and Gruyere CFA brigades, strengthening the important partnerships that hold our community together.
They believe strongly in giving back, and they are able to do so because of the ongoing trust and support of their customers. Every account opened, every loan taken out and every banking decision made with them helps generate profits that are reinvested into local projects, initiatives and groups just like the CFA. It’s a powerful reminder that when locals bank locally, the whole community benefits.
The annual Santa Run is a perfect reflection of what makes our region so special: volunteer spirit, community pride and people looking out for one another. They are honoured to play a small part in keeping this tradition alive and spreading a little Christmas joy throughout Seville each year.
As the fire truck’s siren jingles through the streets this December and Santa waves from atop the red truck, we hope everyone enjoys the magic of the moment — made possible by the dedication of our CFA volunteers and the strength of our local community.
