“The majority of those kids just overnight were taught how to say thank you in English,” Byelich said. “You see them light up, their eyes get big as they look in the bag.”
“Lego kits or a Barbie doll, coloring books, crayons, always some kind of a flashlight” — to help kids cope with the constant war-caused blackouts — went into each gift package, Boyd said. “And a pair of socks. And then we throw in some sweets, some candy.”“The moms were almost as excited as the kids,” he marveled.
“They are even sleeping with their toys,” she said with a smile. “We were very surprised that a person from such a far-away place would want to bring presents and surprises for Ukraine children.” The benefactors also plan a surprise visit from Santa on a decorated fire truck. “The kids will be able to play and will feel like kids,” Kobylarz said. “I hope this holiday will be peaceful. They deserve that.”Former New York Gov. George Pataki, who has made aid to Ukrainethis year, told The Post the human touch is a “tremendous boost to their spirit.”
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