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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

Merry Christmas to all the brave men & women in the services who do our country proud. x Donation by Dawn Lonnen 30/11/08  

Donation by Claire Elliott 30/11/08  

Our thoughts are with you, we think you are doing a brilliant job. Merry Christmas.xxxx Donation by The Powell family 29/11/08  

Happy Christmas and thank you. We are all thinking about you. Donation by The McMullen family 29/11/08  

Happy Christmas Stay safe Donation by Mark 29/11/08  

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2009 and may it be a safe one for all of you. Thinking of you all at this time and throughout the year. xxx Donation by Ruth Kerr 29/11/08  

We think of you often, but cannot imagine what it must be like for you. We'll raise a glass to you all on the 25th and pray that you come home safely. Donation by Peter & Anne Bowman 29/11/08  

Merry Christmas guys, STAY SAFE and come home soon. Thank you for all you do :* Donation by Ann-Marie 29/11/08  

Merry xmas boys and girls. We all support what you are doing and how brave you are. STAY safe and come home soon. xx gema in Leicestershire Donation by Gema Burton 29/11/08  

Happy Christmas and thank you all for that you are doing. I wish you a safe return home sometime soon xx Donation by Donna 29/11/08  

merry christmas. stay safe and thank you Donation by ian & janette langford 29/11/08  

Merry Christmas to all the troops & thank you for all you do. Donation by Jackie 29/11/08  

Happy Christmas - stay safe Donation by dawn 29/11/08  

Merry Christmas and thank you. Donation by Sarah Beers 29/11/08  

Merry Christmas, Heartfelt Thanks for all you do, the world is a safer place thanks to you.Hope you are all home soon, safe and sound. Donation by Tracey Shenton 29/11/08  

Have a Happy Christmas. Be Safe! Donation by Billy + Jackie (Belfast) 28/11/08  

You & your families are thought about often, but more so at this time of year. Have a happy Christmas and stay safe. Donation by Lin & Chris. 28/11/08  

Have Happy Christmas boys and girls you are doing our country proud, Be Safe!! Donation by Chris Page 28/11/08  

All over the Highlands we will be with you Donation by Charles Stuart 28/11/08  

Have a Happy and Safe Christmas Donation by Daphne Donnison & Friends 28/11/08  

Have a safe and happy Christmas. Thank you all for everything you are doing xx Donation by Katy 28/11/08  

Have a fab, safe Christmas. Donation by Rachel & Andy Stevens 28/11/08  

Have a safe and happy Christmas. Donation by Carol Futrall & family 28/11/08  

Merry Christmas to all Donation by WRU 28/11/08  

A very merry Christmas. Much admiration & respect to you all. Stay safe always. x Donation by Jo 28/11/08  

all the best Donation by May McLarty 28/11/08  

Stay Safe, Merry Xmas and 2009 - Thanks to you all for keeping us safe Donation by Roberts Family 28/11/08  

Merry Xmas to you all, thanks for all that you are doing where would we be without your bravery and commitment. Stay safe and hope you are all home so Donation by Collene Edwards 28/11/08  

Happy Christmas! Donation by Karen 28/11/08  

Have a Happy and Very Safe Christmas, Thinking of You All. Stay Safe and Well. Thank You For All You Do. Donation by Niki Hooper 28/11/08  

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