An annual holiday campaign that helps grant Christmas wishes has a new partnership, which promises to bring even more smiles to children.

"To see a smile and know a smile is on a child's face Christmas morning, that's all we want," said Carmela Hardy, executive director at the Thunder Bay Children's Aid Society. "We want to give back."

The Christmas Wish Campaign started its 17th year on Friday with a new partnership between Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and the Thunder Bay Children's Aid Society (CAS).

"It makes it even bigger and better," said Natalie Paavola, chief executive officer of Dilico Anishnabek Family Care.

The Christmas Wish Campaign invites members of the public to fill red Christmas bags with gifts and needed items for youths. Each bag comes with a personalized profile

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