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.
5. So caring from Robert and Amy
Robert and Amy Wilkinson donated their own toys to the Christmas appeal in 2006 after they were moved into action by the Echo's coverage 20 years ago. | se
6. Santa in town in 2008
Santa joined in with the fun at Asda in Seaham where customer service manager Elaine Anthony was backing our appeal 18 years ago. | se
7. Lots of love at Leechmere
Over to Leechmere in 2008 where Christina Snowdon and Jodi Alridge were encouraging people to back the cause at Asda. | se
8. Great at The Galleries
Father Christmas was on hand to support the Galleries branch of Asda and its backing for the appeal in 2008, and he had a helping hand from Maureen Wallwork. | se