By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
THE spirit of giving sometimes rears in unexpected places.
Innate Chiropractic will be spending the weeks leading up to Christmas collecting toy donations for Anglicare.
The clinic was moved to run the toy drive after the success of its coats appeal earlier in the year.
Kerrie Siddle, who works at Yarra Valley Innate Chiropractic, said the donations reached people in real need.
“It’s concerning knowing that there are so many children out there, in cars, not even receiving anything. Whatever people can donate we will be happy to receive.”
Though all gifts are accepted, Helen Barclay of Lilydale Anglicare encouraged buying gifts for older children or young adults. She suggested gift cards for music or clothing stores as an appropriate donation.
“We find we get more gifts for younger children. It’s important to remember we have young people up to 18 in care.”
The gifts are collected and distributed to the foster children and family services clients of Anglicare.
Gifts may be dropped off at any of Innate’s three practices in the Yarra Valley, located at 2 Bell Street, Yarra Glen, 2380 Warburton Highway, Warburton, or 64 Hereford Road, Mount Evelyn. New patients who donate will receive a free initial consultation as an expression of gratitude.
