Ottawa families with sick kids enjoy private shopping spree at Toys ‘R’ Us [Video]

For 26 years, Toys “R” Us and Starlight Children’s Foundation have worked together to bring joy and comfort to sick kids and their families through the power of toys.

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At the toy chain’s Nepean location, over 40 families were gifted the opportunity to privately shop with Herb’s Secret Santa before the doors opened to the public.

Each child was given a $50 gift-card to select any toys they wanted.

Children were greeted at the door by some of their favourite characters like Disney princesses, Marvel superheroes and even Darth Vader and R2-D2, along with Santa Claus, all of whom were volunteers.

Jordan Ahee is a Starlight ambassador and has been participating in the Herb’s Secret Santa shopping spree since 2020. He says he looks forward to getting some new toys every year.

“It’s really really …