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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! Thinking of you all and hoping you all come home safely. Donation by Gail 28/11/08  

Thank you! Donation by The Millers 28/11/08  

Have a Happy Christmas and New Year. Take care and come home safely – remember you are appreciated and always in our thoughts. Donation by KLD 28/11/08  

Wishing you a peaceful and safe Christmas. Thank you. Donation by Susan 28/11/08  

From Customers and colleagues Asda Bromborough. Stay safe Donation by Lynne Bourne 28/11/08  

Stay safe Donation by Gail 28/11/08  

Merry Christmas to you all. My cousin is coming out to join you in Feb 09, so you are in my thoughts all the more this year. Bless you and safe wishes Donation by Nicola Walters 27/11/08  

Thank you all for the sacrifices you make on our behalf. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a safe return home! Donation by The Foolish Magus 27/11/08  

Merry Christmas, stay safe. Thinking of you all x Donation by Sarah Coyle 27/11/08  

Merry Christmas thank you for all you do for us back home. God Bless and stay safe xx Donation by Helen Smith 27/11/08  

Merry Christmas everyone! Thinking of you all xx Donation by carolyne 27/11/08  

Merry Christmas to all serving and away and abroad and thank you for all you're doing and your tremendous courage! Donation by El 27/11/08  

Merry Christmas to all our Servicemen and Women - Thank you all for your courage and determination, God Bless and Stay Safe Donation by Richard Tisdall and Family 27/11/08  

You guys are heroes and there is many of us thinking of the sacrifices being made by you. Merry Christmas X Donation by SarahB 27/11/08  

Merry Christmas to you all. Thank you for all your efforts out there. Have a very safe Christmas. x Donation by Victoria Bown 27/11/08  

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU ARE DOING. HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! Donation by CLASS 1B MARY RUSSELL SCHOOL 27/11/08  

Merry Christmas – Your efforts are greatly appreciated!! Donation by Caryn & Mark 26/11/08  

Merry Christmas + stay safe Donation by Pam Prior 26/11/08  

Have a safe and happy Christmas, and thank you for doing it for us all. Donation by Paul Sillitoe and Family 26/11/08  

Have a safe and merry christmas. Take care and thank you . Donation by Lynne Richardson and family 26/11/08  

Merry Christmas, thanks for your hard work and stay safe Donation by Jan Rate 26/11/08  

Merry Xmas! Hope u manage 2 have some enjoyment! Thanks x Donation by S Bennett 26/11/08  

Merry Christmas! Donation by Verity 26/11/08  

To all our troops: You're the best! Stay safe. Donation by Fay Thompson 26/11/08  

Merry Christmas & Thank you for all your hard work Donation by Traffic Penalty Tribunal 26/11/08  

Hope you have a Merry Christmas, look after each other x Donation by Helen Wright 25/11/08  

Merry Christmas and thank you. Stay safe Donation by Keith and Barbara 25/11/08  

Thanks. Donation by Nigel Paine 25/11/08  

have a lovely christmas you are doing us proud, take carexx Donation by wh supplies, sussex 25/11/08  

Have a good one lads Donation by Adam 25/11/08  

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