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Colin-Gaynor Project, Nahant, MA (2026)

12/25/2025

We continued a family tradition that’s been part of our lives for 22 years, spending time at Ryan House and Project COPE and delivering Gifts of Hope.

Every Christmas Eve, we visit Ryan House in Lynn and Project COPE to support the men and women in recovery — a tradition that began after, Colin, passed away.

This year felt different, as Brenda and Bob, Colin’s parents, couldn’t be with us while they recover from illness. We carried them with us in spirit. We are motivated by the tradition together with love, and purpose.

Our story is one of two paths: Bob who chose sobriety and has been for 38 years.
Colin on the other hand struggled with addiction and was laid to rest on Christmas Eve 23 years ago. From that loss grew compassion, resilience, and hope.

We also visited Project COPE, honoring the memory of Hayley’s mom (Tara) and supporting the women walking their own recovery journeys.

This tradition exists because of love — for those we’ve lost, for those still fighting, and for the belief that recovery is possible.

To the men and women at Ryan House and Project COPE: you are seen, you matter, and you are supported. 💙

12/10/2025

Thank you everyone who donated! We reached our goal and will be able to gift over 100 presents this Christmas eve to Project Cope and Ryan House!
Update of present wrapping and gift deliveries to come!
Gracious thanks to Project Socks for their donation! 🧦

12/03/2025

This year will be 23 years since the Gaynor Family lost Colin Gaynor to an overdose. The family is still planning to bring gifts to the Ryan House and Project Cope. We are collecting donations to complete our gifts!

Here is a wish list if you would like to help donate.
-10 women’s gloves
-24 men’s gloves
-78 pairs of men’s socks

If you’d like to make a donation DM us or add a comment! Peace and love 💕 to all.

11/06/2025

🌸 Rise Up – General Peer Grief Support 🌸

Have you lost someone special? You don’t have to go through it alone. This group offers a safe and supportive space to share, listen, and heal with others who understand. 💙

First Thursday of each month from 6pm–7:30pm
Chris’ Corner – 12 Main St, Milford (or join via Zoom)

Email Dave and Karen Swindell at [email protected] to learn more or get connected.

No shame. No judgment. Just truth, support, and recovery. Chris' Corner- Recovery Resource Center is a place where healing, hope, and community come together.

11/04/2025

Recovery Matters — Especially During the Holidays”

More than 22 million Americans are living in recovery today.

Yet during the holidays overdose and relapse rates climb — one study found overdose is ~22% higher this season, and some programmes report relapse/readmission rates doubling.

For families like ours— we buried someone we loved 23 years ago on Christmas Eve to overdose. That loss drives me to shine a light on recovery, not only loss.

If you’re in recovery, remember you’re not alone. If you have a loved one who’s struggling, you can make a difference. -Reach out.
-Listen.
-Support.

During this meaningful season, let’s shift the narrative from shame…to support + hope.”

11/03/2025

If you are looking to purge some of your candy from your house, the Colin Gaynor Project is looking to take donations! We give bags of candy with each gift that we give! This Christmas Eve we will visit two recovery homes and delivery “Gifts of Hope” to approx 125-150 men & women in recovery from addiction. 🍭 🍬 message or comment for more information!

11/04/2024

If you are looking to purge some of your candy from your house, the Colin Gaynor Project is looking to take donations! We give bags of candy with each gift that we give! This Christmas Eve we will visit two recovery homes and delivery “Gifts of Hope” to approx 125-150 men & women in recovery from addiction. 🍭 🍬

12/22/2023

Today the elves were working on putting the presents together for Christmas eve 🎄! Over 100+ presents with socks, mittens, hats, scarfs, candy, dental equipment and homemade letters, courtesy of fifth grade students in Lynn!! Thank you again to everyone who donated and who put their time and effort into helping us!
This year marks 20 years since we started bringing presents to the Ryan house. We couldn’t be prouder of all that the Colin-Gaynor Project has accomplished and lives we have touched!

Love,
Colin’s Family 💚

12/18/2023

We finished preparing the packages yesterday. We always enjoy 😊 the prep work. It allows us some special family time! See you all on Xmas eve!

12/03/2023

55 pounds of candy becomes more than 100 bags of candy for our goody bags to be delivered on Christmas 🎄 Eve. Thank you so much to everyone who donated candy 🍭 . It’s is truly amazing and appreciated!

11/02/2023

If you are looking to purge some of your candy from your house, the Colin Gaynor Project is looking to take donations! We give bags of candy with each gift that we give! This Christmas Eve we will visit two recovery homes and delivery “Gifts of Hope” to approx 125-150 men & women in recovery from addiction. 🍭 🍬

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