The Lambton Kent District School Board (LKDSB) is proud to announce its sponsorship of a themed “Learning Tree” as part of the upcoming Merry Magic CK fundraising event, running from November 12–30, 2025. This initiative is a heartfelt collaboration between LKDSB and the broader community to support Noelle’s Gift to Children, a charitable organization dedicated to helping students (in both Lambton Kent District School Board and St. Clair Catholic District School Board) across Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton access the essentials they need to thrive.
The Learning Tree will be featured in the event’s Magic Tree Raffle, where members of the public can bid on beautifully decorated trees surrounded by donated items. LKDSB’s tree will be filled with learning-themed gifts—from books and STEM kits to art supplies, tech tools, and educational games—all generously donated by LKDSB staff and school communities from across the district.
“We’ve already seen an incredible response,” said Caress Lee, Chair-Person for Noelle’s Gift to Children (Chatham-Kent) and Public Relations Officer for LKDSB. “Teams are coming together to donate larger, themed gifts. Classrooms are participating while teaching students about community and the importance of giving back. Departments are choosing items that reflect their work and values. It’s a beautiful example of our LKDSB family in action.”
All funds raised through the raffle and other Merry Magic CK activities will go directly to Noelle’s Gift to Children, which supports students in a variety of ways, including:
Providing emergency funds for daily essentials to help students attend school
Supplying nutritional food items during the school day
Stocking Noelle’s Gift Closets in schools across Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton with everyday items tailored to student needs
To date, over 15 trees have already been sponsored for the Magic Tree Raffle—but the committee is hoping to reach 30+ trees in total. If your local business, organization, or community group is interested in sponsoring a themed tree, there’s still time to get involved and help make this event even more magical.
For full event details, sponsorship opportunities, and raffle information, please visit www.MerryMagicEvent.com.
To contribute to the LKDSB Learning Tree or learn more about Noelle’s Gift to Children, please contact Caress Lee at [caress.lee@lkdsb.net].