Seasonal & Holidays

Children Who Lost Father In Montville Ask Santa For Basketball Hoop

'We lost our Dad in November and this Christmas is very sad. We would both like a basketball hoop,' the children wrote.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to share holiday joy and the magic of Santa this season.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to share holiday joy and the magic of Santa this season. (Shutterstock)

MONTVILLE, CT — Writing a letter to Santa is a treasured tradition for many Montville families. They’re a lens into the magic of the holiday season through the eyes of a child.

We’ve partnered with T-Mobile so we can all share in their joy. This letter, submitted by Michele Beers in Montville, was written by 12 & 13-year-old Jada and Davian:

“We lost our Dad in November and this Christmas is very sad. We would both like a basketball hoop. Our apartment complex doesn't have one. We would really like something outside to enjoy. PS we don't have basketballs either
Thank you.”

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Santa is waiting to hear from your kids, too. Click here to fill out the form, and you can submit a photo if you’d like.

Please note: Your (child’s) letter may be shared with your community to help spread holiday cheer. All fulfillment requests need to be routed separately to the North Pole and/or Santa himself. In other words, these letters are just for fun: Santa won’t be checking the lists on Patch.

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