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Christmas is a time of giving and for SUPPORT OUR PARAS, this means the gift of festive cheer.
Every Christmas it has become a tradition for our charity to send a hamper to our veterans or widows in need. These veterans are our Airborne brothers, or their widows, who may have previously been homeless, suffering with their mental health, are lonely and isolated, or indeed suffering financially and in need of some support at this time of year.
Every hamper recipient is nominated by local Parachute Regimental Association branches and they include veterans of all ages, as well as a number of Chelsea Pensioners.
In 2024, the charity sent out 311 hampers, spending a total of £25,000. They are packed full of tinned food, biscuits, tea and coffee and many other things to help our veterans enjoy the Christmas period.
We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of your team to us. We shall delight in using all you have sent."
I wish to thank you for the kind thoughts at Christmas for the lovely food hamper I have received. It was a lovely surprise and very gratefully received."
This year, we are asking for your support to continue sending these wonderful gifts. Any donation, no matter how big or small, towards these hampers will be most gratefully received.