FORT MYERS, Fla. \u2014 The Fort Myers alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi continued a seven-year holiday tradition Saturday, distributing $10,000 Walmart gift cards to Lee County families in need.<\/p>\n
“We turn frowns of despair into smiles of joy,” said event chairman Charles Dailey, a former Lee County School District principal. “Just seeing kids walk through with the smile of a gift card, knowing that they’re going to get something for Christmas. The more you give, the more you receive.”<\/p>\n
The historically-Black fraternity chapter said it gave away 200 gift cards. The group partnered with the Lee County School District to identify families in need. <\/p>\n
The group said 10 students from each school got a gift card. Families streamed into the Walmart on Colonial Boulevard, near the I-75 exit, throughout Saturday morning. <\/p>\n
Organizers said families can use the money for Christmas gifts and food during the holiday season.<\/p>\n
Dailey said some families have to choose between gifts and groceries during the holidays. This event helps ease the burden. Dailey was a principal at Cape Coral High School and Dunbar Community School.<\/p>\n
Families expressed gratitude for the event. <\/p>\n
Martha Humphrey and her daughter, fourth-grader Gabriella Humphrey, picked up a gift card on Saturday. Gabriella goes to Hancock Creek Elementary School in North Fort Myers.<\/p>\n
\u201cTimes are difficult right now,\u201d Martha said. \u201cSo, you know, it\u2019s just something nice for the kids. Makes it real special around the holidays to give back.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah!\u201d Gabriella added emphatically. <\/p>\n
Gabriella told FOX 4 she planned to get a rainbow doll. <\/p>\n
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