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SPADA Salon and Day Spa is hosting a toy drive to benefit the children of Harlem Heights on Saturday, December 1 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at SPADA, 13161 McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. 93.7 LITE will be broadcasting from SPADA with giveaways including Miami Dolphin tickets. Everyone donating an unwrapped toy will receive a $5 gift certificate toward a future SPADA service.

Gifts are needed for more than 500 children, ranging in age from birth to 17 years of age. Gifts will be collected through December 20th at SPADA.

The gifts will be distributed on Saturday, December 22 at the Heights Foundation & Brightest Horizons “Holiday Wonderland” where each child will have the opportunity to choose a toy.

“We are parents of young children and want to reach children in our community who need our support to make their holidays bright.” said and Andrew and Judy Williams, owners of SPADA Salon and Day Spa.

“This holiday season will again be challenging for many families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood,” said Julie Workman, Director of Programs and Community Relations for the Heights Foundation. “This is a great opportunity to bring happiness to the children of our community.”

“The excitement on the faces of the children as they shop for their special toy is a joy to see,” said Tina Parsons, Brightest Horizons’ Executive Director. “We are blessed with the generosity of SPADA and the many people and organizations within our community who give of their time and resources to support the children of the Harlem Heights neighborhood.”

For more information contact Judy Williams at SPADA Salon & Day Spa at (239) 482-1858.

About SPADA Salon and Day Spa

SPADA is Southwest Florida’s largest day spa with 14 private treatment rooms, 12 hair stations, 6 pedicure and four manicure stations a sauna, steam room, two lounges, vichy room and two couples suites. The 10,000 square foot spa has served as a luxurious, relaxing destination for more than a decade. In the fall of 2011, SPADA transferred ownership to Andrew and Judy Williams. Since that time, the Williams have elevated the luxurious touches of SPADA, ensuring that each client receives an unparalleled experience. The Williams’ are firmly committed to the community and the opportunity to help others look and feel their best.

About the Heights Foundation and the Heights Center

The Heights Center, supported by the Heights Foundation, is a place for Education, Opportunity, and Enrichment. We work to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. As a 501(c)3 grassroots organization, the Center’s mission is to promote family and community development, support education, health and wellness, and provide the benefits of enrichment, expressive and cultural arts. The Heights Center is under construction and will be completed this December.

About Brightest Horizons Child Development Center

For more than 38 years, Brightest Horizons has been serving children of low-income working families in the Greater Harlem Heights area of Fort Myers, Florida. A state-licensed, not-for-profit United Way organization providing educational programs for 163 children from four weeks to 12 years of age, Brightest Horizons is nationally accredited through APPLE and has been awarded the Gold Seal of Excellence by the State of Florida. For more information call (239) 481-2100.