Two Regina homes decorated with Christmas lights for a worthy cause

For almost the last decade, Terry Burant spends months decorating the outside of his home with thousands of lights, just in time for Christmas.

"I've just always loved Christmas. You know, I start out with a couple strings of lights and just got hooked. Every year just kept building on that to get to what you now see,” he said.

His love for Christmas goes beyond the light display. He also collects donations from the public to give back to a charity close to his heart.

"We campaign with the Canadian Cancer Society, which for me personally my family was greatly affected by cancer and so many Canadian families. I think it's really an important cause to help support."

"The Canadian Cancer society really relies on the generosity of Canadians like Terry, to fund lifesaving cancer research and nationwide support programs so that people facing cancer rely on,” said David Basco, the Director of Integrated Campaigns with the Canadian Cancer Society.

Peter Bandorf has donated upwards of $2,000 and over 340 pounds of food for the Regina Food Bank over the last three years. (Angela Stewart / CTV News)Peter Bandorf, who lives on the other side of Regina, does a similar thing during the holidays.

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He decorates his home and gives back to the Regina Food Bank.

"We have everything. We're lucky enough to have everything, so let’s give back if we can. We're hoping that the public, when they come by and see the lights that they enjoy, and they also help us out."

Bandorf has donated upwards of $2,000 and over 340 pounds of food for the Regina Food Bank over the last three years.

"We thought how cool it was that somebody who's going out and sort of not only making us part of their holiday tradition but really bringing community together and sort of connecting in a way that goes beyond of the work of the Food Bank,” said John Bailey, the CEO of the Regina Food Bank.

More information of Burant’s light display and how you can donate can be found here.

Both Burant and Bandorf plan to continue their Christmas traditions for many more years to come.

Their displays will be up until well after Christmas for viewers to witness.