With the help of generous residents, entrepreneurs and organizations such as the Rotary Club Baarn-Soest, Philippine ultimately raised around 8,000 euros. Many people donated money or their neighborhood voucher that the municipality of Baarn issues for fun initiatives in the neighborhoods. These have been converted into gift vouchers, so that Santa can still take all wish lists into account. Local entrepreneurs in Baarn supplied almost 3,500 euros worth of delicacies such as chocolate milk, pastry bars, gingerbread and chocolate letters.
Philippine children’s mayor saves Sinterklaas evening in Baarn: ‘Perhaps the most important party of the year’
