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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 and a Happy, Safe New Year wished to you all.Thank you for making us so proud Donation by Lesley Briggs 25/11/08  

Happy Christmas Donation by Zoe 24/11/08  

Merry Xmas, take care and come home soon Donation by David Hill 24/11/08  

Very Happy Xmas & safe New Year Donation by Dan & Veronica Rodwell 24/11/08  

Merry Xmas, keep safe Donation by Justine Cook 24/11/08  

Merry Xmas, boys. We are so proud of you all Donation by Geoff Shores 24/11/08  

happy christmas, take care. Donation by jo and steve Robson 24/11/08  

A very Merry and safe Christmas to all of you. Hoping you can come home soon Donation by Mrs Paula Holmes 24/11/08  

Thinking of you all in your given tasks and hoping that you keep yourselves safe. Wishing you a Happy Christmas and a safe return to your loved ones. Donation by Stephen Waters and John Black 24/11/08  

I've enjoyed the thoughts of others in the past. We wish you a safe tour- get the job done and come home to loved ones. Happy Christmas and New Year. Donation by Terry and Chris 24/11/08  

Your support is expected without question or hesitation. It's nice to think we can say thanks & Happy Christmas & safe journey. Donation by Anne 24/11/08  

The Weeden family wish you a very Happy Christmas. You are doing a great job. Stay safe. Donation by Jayne Weeden 23/11/08  

The members of the Staffordshire Society wish all our soldiers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Return home safely. Donation by Staffordshire Society 23/11/08  

Mum of ex-Army Air Corps Donation by Margaret Rutherfiord 23/11/08  

Stay safe, lads (ex-RAF man) Donation by Ritchie Gerry 23/11/08  

A Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you All. We do think of you, stay safe and come home safely. With love and all good wishes to all. Donation by Digger and Family 23/11/08  

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL WE ARE SO PROUD OF ALL OFYOU I CANT PUT IT INTO WORDS , MERRY X MAS YOU LOT STAY SAFE & COME HOME SOON X Donation by A J FROM BELFAST 23/11/08  

Merry Christmas, take care & come home safe, Donation by Lawrence 23/11/08  

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Peaceful New Year. Please take the greatest care. Sending love and all good wishes. God Bless xx Donation by Janet 22/11/08  

Just a little gift to wish all the troops and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Take care of each other. xx Donation by Lisa Harrison 21/11/08  

Wishing all you boys and girls a very merry Christmas. I hope this small gift makes your Christmas a bit more bearable. Take care and God Bless. x x x Donation by Emma Williams 21/11/08  

Merry Xmas to you all! Many thanks for working so hard to keep our country safe. God bless x x Donation by Jane and Nick 21/11/08  

Merry Christmas to you all!!! Keep up the good work and stay safe. xx Donation by Jody 21/11/08  

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Thinking of you and Thanks. x Donation by Alison M. 21/11/08  

We thank you for all you are doing and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe return home to your families Donation by The Lowe Family 21/11/08  

Wishing you a peaceful, safe and happy Christmas. Thank you for all you are doing. Donation by Richard and Anne Child 21/11/08  

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a safe return home Donation by Julia Corfield 21/11/08  

Thank you. Donation by Steve Goodey 20/11/08  

We wish you all a safe return and may you keep safe until then. We are so proud of all of you who are so courageous in your duties. All the best xx Donation by Michelle & Julian Patmore, East Sussex 20/11/08  

Wishing you all a safe tour of duty and return home safely. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families. Donation by Ex-Servicemen's Association of Mazarron District 20/11/08  

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