Man tracks down siblings who sent him Christmas present as he fled war 33 years ago
Summary
A man named Dalibor Sentic, who fled war in Croatia as a child in the early 1990s, used social media to find two siblings from Wales who sent him a Christmas gift during that difficult time. After more than 30 years, Dalibor contacted Claire and Peter to thank them for their kindness, which had a big impact on him as a child.Key Facts
- Dalibor fled Croatia with his family during the Balkan war when he was 10 years old.
- He moved to Stockholm, Sweden, after leaving Croatia.
- As a child, Dalibor received a Christmas gift from two siblings, Claire (8) and Peter (6), in Mold, Flintshire, Wales.
- The gift included a photo of Claire and Peter, which Dalibor kept for over 30 years.
- Using a local community group and limited information, Dalibor found them through social media within five hours.
- Claire and Peter’s parents were teachers who encouraged them to send gifts to children in need every year.
- The siblings now want to continue sending gifts to children in difficult situations after reconnecting with Dalibor.
- Dalibor recalled feeling scared by the war but safe because of his parents’ support and the kindness of others.
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