In the aftermath of two-year-old Grangemouth girl Arya Tripney being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour, shocked friends, work colleagues, community groups and local businesses helped raise an amazing amount of money – which now tops £51,000 – in a short period of time.
While the money will be a tremendous support to Arya and her family at this time, it was something cash could not buy which joiner Ross Wilson and his fellow Falkirk Round Table members wanted to provide – a visit from Santan while the wee girl was still well enough to enjoy it.
1. When Arya met Santa
Santa had gifts for Arya, her cousin Aidan, brother Jaxon and sister Alyssa. Mum, Lisa Crawford and dad, Jordan Tripney and family enjoyed the visit too Photo: Michael Gillen
2. When Arya met Santa
Arya looks excited to see her surprise - and really early - guest Photo: Michael Gillen
3. When Arya met Santa
Having a shot on Santa's sleigh courtesy of Falkirk Round Table Photo: Michael Gillen
4. When Arya met Santa
All together now - Arya and her family welcome Father Christmas into their home Photo: Michael Gillen