FOLLOWING the generous response of shoppers to their appeal for gifts, The Giving Tree 2022, thanks the borough for making Christmas special for struggling families and their children.
“It was another really successful year with thousands of children receiving a gift of their choice on Christmas Day, thanks to the support of kind and generous local people,” says appeal organiser, Gill Mckernan.
“Although their appreciation can’t be sent individually, I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone on behalf of the children.
“The responses I have received from them and their familes are heartwarming.
“Comments such as: ‘It was the best present ever’, ‘I can’t believe someone has bought me such a great gift – it was so kind of them’ and ‘I was able to treat my family because of someone I don’t even know’ are just a few of them.
“I wish everyone who supported The Giving Tree 2022 a Happy and Healthy New Year.“
