What a fantastic lot you are! Just look at the backing that the people of Wearside and East Durham gave to the Sunderland Echo Toy Appeal over the years.
We scoured the Echo archives to find these reminders of the appeal and its success between 1999 and 2022.
It did not matter if you were in Leechmere, Seaham, Washington, Roker, Doxford Park, Ryhope or the city centre, you all responded to our appeal with the same fantastic enthusiasm.
Take a look at our launch story and find out how you can give your support. And to give you some inspiration, take a browse at our selection of photo memories.
1. On stage in 1999
Members of the Rowena Thompson School of Dance took presents to the Fulwell Methodist Church hall for the Echo's appeal in 1999. Here they are in their musical Nativity play that year. | se
2. Christmassy at Kwik Save
All the way back to 2003 when staff at Kwik Save in Roker showed their love for the appeal. Pictured are Craig Cuthbert, Ann Hall and Zeela Lloyd. | se
3. Revving up in 2005
What a scene at Harbour View where a convoy of bikers began their journey of collecting toys for the appeal 21 years ago. | se
4. Memories from Morrisons
Back to 2008 when Morrisons in Doxford Park was behind the appeal. Manager Malcolm Rennie and Sue Moore from the store were in festive mood. | se