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A Christmas miracle for Fort Mac

For the fifth year in row, WestJet released its annual tear-jerker Christmas video and this year they stayed close to home.
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An Albertan community in desperate need of a little magic, got a well-deserved Christmas miracle 香蕉视频直播 thanks to WestJet.

For the fifth year in row, WestJet released its annual tear-jerker Christmas video and this year they stayed close to home.

WestJet went into the community for Fort McMurray and concocted a special surprise for families devastated by the May 2016 wildfire that saw the entire city evacuated.

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WestJet hosted almost 1,000 local residents at a Snowflake Soiree at the end of November for a night they would never forget.

The party was full of surprises for families, including a variety of crafting activities, a performance by Canadian music superstar Johnny Reid and the of course the biggest surprise of all 香蕉视频直播 special white boxes that floated down from the sky.

Each gift box contained personalized family portraits in a Christmas ornament and 香蕉视频直播 WestJet flight vouchers for the entire family.

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Among the Snowflake Soiree guests were seven families who received special gifts from WestJetters who heard the families香蕉视频直播 stories and wanted to help by giving their own irreplaceable items.

These included an heirloom watch from the Second World War, a special snowboard and a childhood book with an encouraging message.

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If you need a good cry today, Christmas Miracle: Fort McMurray Strong may be just for you.

 



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