ESTEVAN — The Estevan Kinette Club is currently busy collecting pyjamas in the community to ensure every kid in the area gets a new set on Christmas day.
The club's PJ Project, co-chaired by Chelsey Istace and Kristol Nagy, collects and distributes pyjamas for kids ages newborn to 16 whose families apply for Christmas hampers through the Estevan Community Hamper Association, which also runs the Angel Tree campaign.
Istace said they expect the demand to be close to the last year, with about 400 pairs of pyjamas to be needed.
The collection is underway, with the main drop-off location set up at Jenny Joans until Dec. 8. Pyjamas can also be dropped off with the project co-chairs.
They also are participating in several events in the community to ensure they raise enough to meet the demand.
"We had a great kick-off to The PJ Project this year with the Bruins game on November 11th," said Istace. "Several groups are also collecting for us, including local radio, the nurses union, Estevan Recreational Dance [Club], Spruce Ridge School; and OM Yoga Studio is hosting yoga for a cause."
They had 30 pairs of pyjamas dropped off at the Bruins game and sold over 50 pairs for a $10 donation each. All of those collected will go to the children on the Angel Tree list.
"We are so thankful for the support of this generous community," Kinettes said in their post on Facebook. "This was a great start to our collection."
Spruce Ridge School is hosting a pyjama drive to support the Angel Tree program. Donations can be dropped off at the Western Financial group before Dec. 5.
While The PJ Project provides pyjamas for all children 16 and under on the list, they usually receive more of particular sizes. Istace said the most needed sizes are always for the older children, including sizes 7/8 and up for men's and women's extra large.
For more information or to arrange a drop-off or delivery, reach out to any member of the Estevan Kinette Club or The PJ Project Facebook pages.
