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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 you all Donation by george and hazel 20/11/08  

Keep up the good work all of you! Everyone is so proud of you all. Come back soon! x Donation by Lianne Coleman 19/11/08  

keep safe and have a merry xmas, we are thinking of you all Donation by the hill family Aberdeen 19/11/08  

We do remeber you, our thoughts and prayers are with you Merry Christmas to you all Donation by Graham Moore 19/11/08  

Very proud of you all, with best wishes Donation by Jacqui Wilson 19/11/08  

Merry Christmas to you all out there, we're all thinking of you and supporting you x Donation by Peter Sudworth 19/11/08  

Hope this helps you to have a good Christmas, we're all so proud of you. Merry Christmas, come back safe and well soon. Thinking of you all x Donation by Richard Bliss 19/11/08  

Merry Christmas to you all, you're not forgotten thinking of you all. Donation by Bozena 18/11/08  

Merry Christmas to all - we are so proud of you, you are doing a wonderful job. Donation by Terry and Mary 18/11/08  

Thinking of you at Christmas and so proud of your commitment Donation by Marilyn & Ian Bull 17/11/08  

Donation by Rosey 17/11/08  

Thinking of everyone out there. Thanks and have a good Christmas Donation by Wiliam and Pat Roberts 17/11/08  

Keep Safe, have a Merry Christmas Donation by Cooper Family Rhondda 16/11/08  

With thanks and and respect Donation by Anonymous 16/11/08  

Wishing you a merry and safe Christmas xx Donation by Rosie 16/11/08  

Merry Xmas, keep up the good work, hope your home with your families soon. Donation by Morse family 16/11/08  

Thinking of you all with deep gratitude. Come home safely. Donation by Meadows family 16/11/08  

Have a happy and safe Christmas. Everyone is so proud of you all Donation by Chris 16/11/08  

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas, God bless you all and keep you safe to return home to your loved ones Donation by l. d. wooldridgte 15/11/08  

may god bless you all and keep you safe. a happy christmas and new year to you all xx Donation by susan trigg 15/11/08  

Merry Christmas Donation by Richard 15/11/08  

Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a safe return to your families. Thank you for everything you are doing. xxx Donation by Jo 15/11/08  

Donation by Mrs G K Aulakh 14/11/08  

Wishing you all a happy & safe Christmas. Thank you for everything you've done & continue to do. Lets hope 2009 will bring you home to your families x Donation by Keri & Paul Willetts 14/11/08  

We are all thinking of you at Christmas and the new year. Here's hoping you will be home soon. Donation by Di and Bryan 14/11/08  

Wishing you all a safe and Happy Christmas , A big thank you for the risks you endure on our behalf. Donation by The Phipps family 14/11/08  

Wishing each and everyone of you a safe and Happy Xmas and peaceful New Year. We really do support you all. Take Care. Donation by Sue Walker 14/11/08  

Happy christmas to you all. Keep safe, we are thinking of you all and your families. Donation by June Pelz 14/11/08  

Hope you all remain safe & return to your caring families.We salute you in your valuable service to your country. Donation by The Moffat Family 13/11/08  

Hope you have a very happy Christmas, wherever you are. Look after yourselves and stay safe. Donation by Sugar Plum 13/11/08  

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