The yearly Wrap for Jak has taken place at Hedworth Hall, in South Shields, as the charity event once again helps those in need this Christmas.
The event was founded seven years ago by Tony Fada, after his ten-year-old son, Jak, died from a ruptured heart artery on November 6, 2017, the day after his grandfather, Jimmy Tomlin, had passed away.
While the official verdict recorded by the Coroner was a ruptured artery, Tony believes Jak “died of a broken heart”, after struggling to come to terms with Jimmy’s passing.
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It was that Christmas that the grief-stricken family decided to focus their energy on creating a meaningful legacy for Jak - something which has happened every year since.
Wrap for Jak has now helped more than 1,500 families across the borough since it was founded and continued to do the same this year.
Take a look through the gallery of the 2024 Wrap for Jak.
1. Wrap for Jak 2024
Wrap for Jak 2024 took place on Sunday, December 8. | Other 3rd Party
2. In memory of Jak
The annual charity event is in honour of ten-year-old Jak Fada. | Other 3rd Party
4. Thumbs up
The local community always turn out to help Tony (left) with the annual Wrap for Jak. | Other 3rd Party