We were delighted that the community showed the support that it did.

I've been overwhelmed by the response from the community already. We've already received a lot of support from several substantial benefactors and the community in general.

We are hoping it will be an annual event and have even more support next year as people know what we are doing. It will make a difference to the moms and their babies.

It's an amazing place. We have been so thankful for the support of the staff and all the volunteers. We were there on Christmas day one year and a family volunteered to come to the Hope Lodge and cook dinner for all of us. It was a mom, dad and their two daughters. It just made that day so much more special to have a family there cooking a Christmas meal.

We're thrilled with the turnout. It's wonderful that the community responds to this event year after year.

It was a big win for our community. We had great fan support. They were excited.