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Christmas Hope for Youngsters from care.
No one should be alone at Christmas; it's something very close to my heart and I’m passionate about helping make a difference, even if just for one day. This year has seen unprecedented events that have had a dramatic impact on our way of life and our communities. Which makes this Christmas more important than ever.
Each year at Christmas we have been able to make one day in the year a bit special for the young people who the system has forgotten. To let them know that there are people out there who do care; who want to help, who know how special they are and most importantly, that they aren’t alone.
These youngsters have been bought up in care and now have to fend for themselves in bedsits or in sheltered accommodation. Through NO fault of their own, these amazing 16 and 17 years olds find themselves deemed by the system, able to care for themselves! A hugely daunting prospect for anyone let alone a 16 or 17 year old with very little in the way of family or friend support. The impact of this hardship on their mental health is reflected in their struggles with isolation and loneliness.
The wonderful care teams we work with do above and beyond their remit to help. It is only right therefore, that we do what we can to help make that difference even bigger.
Our community needs us to support these youngsters.
This year we can’t give them that special day of Christmas joy and celebration, so WE NEED YOUR HELP, to make sure they are not forgotten AGAIN. We plan to send a Christmas hamper containing essentials as well as a few Christmas goodies to as many youngsters as the East Staffs and Southern Derbyshire Care Teams can provide. They will also assist us in distributing them out.
BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP TO FUND THIS PLEASE!
Any amount you feel you can spare WILL make a big difference.
Finally, I just want to say how much I appreciate your support and the difference you're making to these youngsters lives.
