{"id":17566,"date":"2025-12-22T08:59:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T16:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/?p=17566"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:07:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T00:07:26","slug":"merry-christmas-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/triumph-outreach-update\/merry-christmas-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Holidays From Your Triumph Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><strong><em>Wishing you all the joy the season brings!\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-17568\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_7975-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_7975-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_7975-837x1024.jpg 837w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_7975-10x12.jpg 10w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_7975.jpg 1569w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>M<\/strong><strong>erry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once again, your Triumph Elves brought the holiday spirit to life, hosting 15 of our world-famous Christmas Outreach Parties at hospitals and rehabilitation centers across Southern California.<\/p>\n<p>Hundreds of patients, families, and friends joined us for an afternoon of food, gifts, and meaningful fellowship. Triumph\u2019s peer-mentor \"Ambassadors\" connected with many individuals who were newly paralyzed and spending the holidays in the hospital. They delivered Care Backpacks filled with helpful resources, shared guidance and encouragement for navigating life after injury, and offered gifts and treats to lift spirits during an especially difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>These celebrations are more than just parties - they are moments of connection and comfort. Year after year, they spread hope, friendship, and encouragement, bringing together longtime friends and welcoming those who are just beginning their journey as part of the Triumph Family.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-17573\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kyle-1-e1766181695690-282x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"266\" \/><\/strong>This season of joy was also marked by heartbreak. Last week, we lost <a href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/news\/rememberingkylemckittrick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/news\/rememberingkylemckittrick\/\"><strong data-end=\"216\" data-start=\"198\">Kyle McKittrick<\/strong><\/a>, a cherished member of our Triumph Family and Ambassador.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"343\" data-start=\"129\">While our hearts are heavy, we trust that our loss is heaven\u2019s gain.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"345\">Kyle lived boldly and loved deeply. He reminded us to serve others, embrace life, play with reckless abandon, and cherish our relationships with every God-given breath we share together.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"343\" data-start=\"129\">Kyle's spirit, laughter, and passion for our community will continue to inspire everything we do.<\/p>\n<p>As you\u00a0<strong>celebrate Christmas this week,<\/strong>\u00a0or light the final candle of your menorah, please know how deeply we cherish you \u2013 and are reminded of the love that unite our community.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to a new year to serve and uplift one another - and <strong>never taking a single moment for granted.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>May this holiday season bring you and your loved ones peace, hope, and the courage to find your momentum and triumph in the days ahead.<\/p>\n<p>With love,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your Triumph Family<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Outreach-Collage-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"\" title=\"Christmas Outreach Collage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Outreach-Collage-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Outreach-Collage-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Outreach-Collage-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Outreach-Collage-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Outreach-Collage.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Outreach-Collage-2-1-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"\" title=\"Christmas Outreach Collage 2 (1)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Outreach-Collage-2-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Outreach-Collage-2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Outreach-Collage-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Outreach-Collage-2-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Outreach-Collage-2-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17576 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/233662cf-e065-ea06-5698-f0b97e718c73-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/233662cf-e065-ea06-5698-f0b97e718c73-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/233662cf-e065-ea06-5698-f0b97e718c73-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/233662cf-e065-ea06-5698-f0b97e718c73-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/233662cf-e065-ea06-5698-f0b97e718c73.jpg 1281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>As we bid farewell to 2025 and welcome the promise of a New Year, I'm reminded of the incredible <em><strong>strength, generosity, and resilience<\/strong><\/em> that define you, our Triumph family.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve been helped by our programs or\u00a0contributed your time and resources, your support has been a beacon of hope for people with spinal cord injuries. This year was\u00a0filled with momentum, connection, and countless <em><strong>moments of triumph made possible by you<\/strong><\/em><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As we look ahead to 2026, we invite you to continue making a difference. <strong>Will you support Triumph during this giving season?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please donate at <a href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/donate\/\">SupportTriumph.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Keep moving forward,<br \/>\n<em>Andrew Skinner<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center vc_do_btn\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-danger\" href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/donate\/\" title=\"MAKE A GIFT\" target=\"_blank\">MAKE A GIFT<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wishing you all the joy the season brings!\u00a0 Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah, Once again, your Triumph Elves brought the holiday spirit to life, hosting 15 of our world-famous Christmas Outreach Parties at hospitals and rehabilitation centers across Southern California. 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