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.
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5. Ready for delivery
The presents will be delivered to children and young people who need them most this Christmas. | Other 3rd Party
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6. Another successful year
The Wrap for Jak continues to help those in need with each passing year. | Other 3rd Party
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8. A visit from the big man
Santa came to pay a visit to the 2024 Wrap for Jak. | Other 3rd Party