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Thanks for visiting the Support Our Soldiers Xmas Parcel Appeal 2008 fundraising page.  It's great to have your support. 

We're delighted that our Appeal is going ahead this year - with full permission from the Minsitry of Defence.

Each year since 2003 Support Our Soldiers have sent Christmas parcels to members of our Armed Forces serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and on other overseas operations. 

Last year, thanks to the overwhelming generosity of both individuals and companies alike, over 15,000 parcels were despatched. We hope that you'll join with us in making this year's Appeal another resounding success.

However, to avoid overwhelming the system we will be placing a limit on the number of parcels sent to 12,000.  It is very important to note that once this limit has been reached, any further donations, parcels or parcel fillers received will be used in alternative ways but still, of course,  for the benefit of our Servicemen and women or their families. 

This is our official announcement, as advised by the MOD –

"The MOD has made it clear that every single box donated to our Xmas Parcel Appeal, up to the limit stated,  each one a demonstration of the huge public generosity and support for our soldiers, will go overseas to a serving serviceman or woman. However, due to this fantastic support shown generally this year, the MOD has also had to reconsider how such mail is handled. The sheer volume of donations is causing difficulties with personal mail getting through and also impacting on the important supply chain. Representatives from SOS will be meeting with the MOD in the near future to discuss ways in which we can continue to support our soldiers in the New Year and beyond without creating such impacts."

Should you need any further information this can be found on our website -
http://www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/xmasparcels2008homepage.html

We're also delighted to announce that for every parcel sent this Christmas, £1 will be donated to BLESMA so you'll be helping on a more permanent basis too.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to give: Support Our Soldiers gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor a parcel or two now and a show a British Serviceman or women that you're thinking about them!

Pictures of the parcels being received and thank you letters will be added in the New Year!

Very kind regards

Karen Webster
Founder
Support Our Soldiers
Registered charity number 1120684

Have a very Happy Christmas! Keep safe and look after yourselves. Donation by Victoria Waite 09/12/08  

Best wishes for a Happy Christmas Donation by Jeff 09/12/08  

Happy Christmas Donation by Tilly 09/12/08  

God bless you all and keep you safe. Donation by SYLVIA HARRIDGE 09/12/08  

Have a safe Christmas Donation by Vivian Martin 09/12/08  

I have no family in the services but would like you to know that you are appreciated. Have a merry and as safe Christmas and 2009 as possible Donation by Sue Moore 09/12/08  

Have a happy and most of all safe Christmas Donation by Chris Sacre 09/12/08  

Wishing you a happy and safe Christmas! Donation by Anna 09/12/08  

Have a good one and take care Donation by Pam Meadows 09/12/08  

Keep your heads down and come back safe Donation by WelshBoyo 09/12/08  

Hope you all have a safe and quiet Christmas. Proud of you all. Donation by The Edminson Family 08/12/08  

Thank you for doing such a fantastic job! Wishing you a Merry (and safe) Christmas! Donation by Georgina 07/12/08  

Your bravery makes us proud Donation by Billy 07/12/08  

Keep up the good work. Donation by The commander 07/12/08  

A safe and happy Christmas and New Year to you all - thank you all so much, you're all doing a fantastic job. xx Donation by Sue Hart 07/12/08  

U r going a grand job i'm so proud of u all Donation by Lisa Wilson 06/12/08  

MERRY CHRISTMAS - KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN Donation by BOB JONES 05/12/08  

Merry Christmas and return home safely Donation by Pauline Steer 05/12/08  

Your doing a great job - have a safe new year Donation by Menzies Kennedy 05/12/08  

Happy Christmas and a safe New Year Donation by Dave Robbins 05/12/08  

Merry Christmas and safe New Year to you all Donation by Sarah Hutton 04/12/08  

God bless you all Donation by Paul Carruthers 04/12/08  

As ex-Army people we appreciate fully the difficult job you face evey day and wish you all a safe and Happy Christmas. Donation by Libby and Ian Macdonald 04/12/08  

Well done everyone keep safe and have a Happy Christmas . Donation by Jen & Rog Parker 04/12/08  

Wishing you all a safe and Happy Christmas. Donation by Wendy & Keith Threadgold 04/12/08  

Well done guys! you're doing a great job out there and are all greatly missed back home. Be safe and have a merry xmas!!! Donation by Michelle Galloway 04/12/08  

Stay Safe and have a merry xmas Donation by Robert Threadgold 04/12/08  

Am pleased I could show my support from the tremendous job you all do. Be safe. Merry Christmas. Donation by Mark Miller 03/12/08  

Merry Christmas - come home safe! Donation by Eric & Sylvia Dobbin 03/12/08  

every little does help Donation by M.J.Ellis 03/12/08  

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