Children’s Author to Donate 1,000 Copies of Christmas Story for Sick Kids

Award-winning author and illustrator Trevor Lai is planning a big surprise to bring holiday cheer to hospitalized children across Canada – the 24-year-old has written and illustrated a special Christmas story and will be donating 1,000 copies of the book to kids in need this December. Titled “Ralphy’s Wish”, the story features the character that launched Trevor’s successful publishing career at the age of 17 – Ralphy the Rhino.

“Ralphy’s stories have always been centred on positive themes like the power of imagination and friendship, so it was natural to create a story where he helps other kids in need,” the author of the best-selling series explained.

This year, the Vancouver-born creator will be sharing his new holiday story while on a special Christmas tour through children’s hospitals and care centres from December 14th – 31st.

One of his most exciting stops this season will be to Toronto Sick Kids Hospital. On December 16th, Trevor will be joining the famed 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron in a special visit to Canada’s largest pediatric hospital. A helicopter bearing the special callsign “Rudolph” will land on the hospital roof with toys and Trevor’s newest book for the kids.

The author will deliver hundreds of copies of “Ralphy’s Wish List” and read his new Ralphy story alongside Canadian astronaut, Captain Terry Wong. The presentation will be broadcast on closed-circuit TV to the entire hospital, with an estimated 500 kids, parents and staff tuned in. In addition, print and television media will be there to record the experience and share it with readers/viewers across the country.

Trevor is currently accepting invitations from children’s care centres and youth organizations who wish to have him provide some hope and inspiration for their kids this holiday season through his storytelling presentations (at no cost).

Toronto printer Mediavision International has already come onboard as a major supporter by sponsoring the first print run of “Ralphy’s Wish List”, which will enable Trevor to meet his initial goal to donate at least 1,000 books to kids in need in British Columbia and Ontario.

Children’s organizations interested in having Trevor share his story with their kids can contact the author directly at 604-313-7117 or trevorlai@gmail.com

More information about Trevor and his popular Ralphy the Rhino series can also be found on the Web at www.ralphy.ca