- December 7, 2025
Sophia Apostolos, Ali James and Lily Apostolos at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Sophia Apostolos at the The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Sophia and Lily Apostolos, along with Ali and Hazel James pose for a photo with the Grinch at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Selena Knudsen, 7, of Port Orange shows off her hairstyle at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Rowan Schafer, 12, of Ponce Inlet shows off her hairstyle at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Nicole Carr was the host for The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Marlene Clough, of Port Orange, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Lily Apostolos walks with 12-year-old Alexandra Spanos, of Ponce Inlet, during The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Lily Apostolos, Ali and Hazel James at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Lilly Graham, 9, of Port Orange, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Port Orange Elementary Teacher Leslie Sparks hugs Lilly Graham, 9, of Port Orange, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Lila Locke, 8, of Daytona Beach, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Ponce Inlet residents Lianna Kramer, 7; Elliot Spanos, 10; Alexandra Spanos, 12; Rowan Shafer-Ramouter, 12, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Lianna Kramer, 7, of Ponce Inlet, makes an ornament at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Kayla Riggle, 15, of Port Orange, has some fun in the photo booth during The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Isabella Hennessy, 9, of Port Orange, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12, featured "Grinch Pops." Photo by Tanya Kays
A Grinch head decorates a sponsor's car at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Gabrielle Hennessy, 5, of Ponce Inlet, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Ember Dubea, 17, of Port Orange, poses for a photo with the Grinch during The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Custom Embroidery by Cheryl Schwarz was a sponsor of The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Cupcakes wait to be eaten during The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
A crowd waits for the fashion show during The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Charlotte Lanbert and Darlene Duncan, of Sappho Chocolate, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Caroline Adams, 7, of Port Orange, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Brody Armstrong, 3, of Ormond Beach, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Annabelle Carroll, 3, of Port Orange, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Alayna Horvath, 8, of Port Orange, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Alana Lopez, 9, of Port Orange, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Alana Harris, 8, of Port Orange, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Nicole Carr poses with the Grinch at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Ella Edwards, 7, of Port Orange, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Alayna Horvath, 8, of Port Orange, at The Grinch Gave Back Christmas event on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Photo by Tanya Kays
Children of Port Orange Elementary, RJ Longstreet Elementary and the Childhood Cancer Foundation walked the runway in all of their "Whoville" glory at the Streamline Hotel in Daytona Beach on Wednesday, Dec. 12, to raise money for clothing, food and gifts for children in need in Volusia County.
The Grinch Gave Back Christmas children’s fashion show and toy drive benefitted both schools and the cancer foundation, in collaboration with Provision Packs Pantry. The event committee worked with local sponsors and vendors over the last few months to put it all together.
The children wowed the audience as they took to the red carpet for "The Grinchmas Fashion Show." Families and guests were able to enjoy music, crafts, snacks, a photo
booth and local artisan vendors, who donated a portion of their proceeds. The show also featured a special appearance by the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. Port Orange Elementary Coach Julie Kirton was brought to the stage and recognized for being one of the Teachers of the Year nominees for 2020.
Kimberley Hennessy of Children Charitable Events produced the event, and Nicole Carr hosted. The organization sends a special thanks to the rest of the team at Children Charitable Events: Kathlyn Apostolos, Ashley Spanos, Heidi Horvath, Amy Otto, Sona Knudsen, Stephanie Harris, Shelley Bertsch, Jenny Kramer, Traci Dwight, Carole Cailler and the staff and management team at the Streamline Hotel.
Participating vendors included LilJams Boutique, Doterra, Oliva Ellen’s Boutique, Pet Caress, Kannaaway CBD products, Sappho’s Chocolates, Kingdom Stuffers and Cherylinstitches Crafts.
