Jamie Dolphin and his wife Kadie have been known in the Orford neighborhood for their elaborate Halloween decorations for the past 12 years. What started as a fun tradition has now turned into a charitable event to raise money for the children’s toy appeal at Warrington Foodbank. This year, despite Jamie’s upcoming heart surgery, the couple did not hold back on their spooky display, with eerie figures and a smoke machine adding to the haunted atmosphere.
Their neighbor, Kelvin Brown, joins in on the effort each year, making it a true community event. Jamie expressed his gratitude for Kadie’s dedication to collecting toys and raising money for the local foodbank, even amidst her busy schedule of studying to become a midwife and taking care of their five children. The couple’s passion for Halloween shines through in their decorations, and their children have embraced the spooky tradition as well.
This year, the Dolphin family managed to raise an impressive £240 for the charity, which will go towards buying presents for the toy appeal. Kadie’s commitment to driving around to collect donations and even putting on a Christmas light display demonstrates her unwavering support for the community. Despite Jamie describing this year’s display as ‘low key,’ due to his health concerns, they are already planning to come back even bigger and better next Halloween.
The spirit of Halloween and their desire to give back to those in need motivates the Dolphin family to continue their tradition year after year. Their creativity and dedication have not gone unnoticed, as neighbors and passersby are amazed by the spooky spectacle they put on. With the support of their community and the enthusiasm of their children, the Dolphins hope to make a lasting impact on the children’s toy appeal and spread joy during the holiday season.