Countless families in Lebanon can barely afford to feed themselves. For them, holidays are sources of concern rather than a chance to create long-lasting memories with their loved ones.
For the first time this year, and with your support, BASSMA delivered Christmas presents to needy and deprived families according to their "wish list".
THANK YOU FOR MAKING CHRISTMAS WISHES COME TRUE!
Heartfelt thanks to you all for making the Christmas Season special for all of BASSMA's deprived families!
Your amazing support and gift donations allowed children and parents from underprivileged backgrounds to receive the gifts that they dreamed about!
The children's faces lit up with excitement when their gifts were passed out during BASSMA Christmas lunch on December 20th, and the parents were greatly surprised when their special presents were delivered directly to their homes.
For example, a 12 year old boy named Joe was overjoyed when he opened his gift and found the guitar of his dreams inside!Mrs. Azrieh was overwhelmed with joy when BASSMA members delivered a brand new gas stove to her!Mrs. Karkabi shed tears of joy when she received a new television!
We owe the success of this Gift Matching program to you!

Here is a description of most gifts that were donated:

Cash Donation for gift purposes
- $400 Medical operation
- $350 Two months of rent
- $300 School tuition
- $200 Windows renovation
- $200 Dental fees
- $130 School fees
- $70 School Uniforms

Gifts for Adults:
- 6 House slippers
- 4 Cooking Pots
- 3 Televisions
- 3 Gas stoves
- 2 Black button-up Sweaters
- 2 Hoovers
- 2 Cooking Pans
- 1 Washing Machine
- 1 Heater
- 1 Sewing machine
- 1 Adjustable Cane
- 1 Moulinex
- 1 Arterial pressure reading machine
- 1 Orange squeezer
- 1 DVD player
- 1 Used cell-phone
As well as:
- 35 fashion jewelry sets
- 35 packages composed of decorative hand-made tissue boxes with matching Picture Frames.

Gifts for Children and Young adults:
- 55 pieces of winter clothing
- 45 Jackets (Winter coats, Anoraks, and Blazers)
- 15 Pairs of Boots
- 15 Pairs of Sneakers
- 15 Remote Controlled Cars
- 15 Barbie Dolls
- 10 Pajamas and Tracksuits
- 10 Dolls
- 6 Pairs of Jeans
- 2 Timberlands
- 2 Guitars
- 2 Watches
- 2 Lego sets
- 2 Basketballs
- 2 MP4
- 1 New Camera
- 1 PS2
- 1 Jean handbag
- 1 PSP
- 1 CD player
- 1 Givenchy Perfume
And many other toys that were distributed according to need!

In all, 312 gifts were offered to needy people this Christmastide!

Please recognize yourselves and accept our thanks on behalf of the families and children for your involvement in BASSMA's "Make a Christmas Wish come True" initiative!
Thank you Tania, Michèle M., Michèle H., Maha, Romy, Clara, Nada, Noura, Diala, Caline, Rima, Zeina, Rania, Father Dany, Youmna, Elie, Rony, Caline, Rana, Mona, Iman, Viviane, Nadine, Rana, Maria, Marie-Aline, Dany, Rania, Jad, Zeina, Roula, Claire, Corinne, and Starlet(Deepest apologies if a name was left out!)
Special Thanks to Quiksilver who contributed greatly to this initiative by participating to the program in its two branches in ABC and Citymall!
Special Thanks to Vero Moda who offered new clothes and jackets for many young adults!

Special Thanks to Koein employees who launched the initiative within the company and sponsored a great number of gifts!
Thank you for your involvement, may God bless you and grant you in return all the happiness you deserve for making these family members smile again and enjoy Christmas just as we do!