Video – Tammies Jammies Kicks Off the Season at Ganaraska Financial in Port Hope
The ninth annual Tammies Jammies kicked off at Ganaraska Financial Credit Union in Port Hope on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
The pyjama drive was started by Port Hope Police Constable Tammie Staples in 2017 as a way of ensuring every child wakes up on Christmas morning with a gift that brings both physical and emotional warmth.
Ganaraska Financial Credit Union has been kicking off the drive for the last three years.
Jerry Siebarth from the Municipality of Port Hope was a major part of the team in organizing and collecting pyjamas.
Siebarth passed away suddenly in October and was remembered fondly on Thursday for his kindness and support for Tammies Jammies.
During the first year of collecting pyjamas a total of 50 pairs were collected. In 2024 there were over 2,700 pairs of pyjamas collected.
Kathy Foster who is Chief Executive Officer with Ganaraska Financial Credit Union said there is a lot of need in the community, “and Tammies Jammies really does make a difference to Northumberland County and surrounding area.”
Staples has always said her goal is just one pair of pyjamas, but after years of support from the community, it’s hoped that 3,000 pairs of pyjamas will be donated.
“This is Port Hope and all the surrounding communities far and wide. We couldn’t have done it without everybody.”
Donations of all sizes are welcome to ensure children of all ages can benefit from this gesture of kindness. All donations go to Highland Shores Children’s Aid.
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