The Shoebox Appeal for the troops in Afghanistan
Neil Buckley of One Call Business Services Ltd on behalf of Spire Manchester Hospital:
As we are all well aware Christmas will be soon upon us. For many of us it’s a time for family and loved ones to come together and enjoy the Christmas festivities in the safety of your own home. But for are soldiers fighting out in Afghanistan this is something they don’t have the luxury of this Christmas.
The Shoebox Appeal is intended to collect shoebox’s full of gifts for are troops fighting in Afghanistan and Spire Manchester Hospital are supplying goodies and we would like your help.
This is intended to show our support and do our bit for the soldier’s this Christmas helping boost morale, letting them know how much we care and that we are all thinking of them.
We can make a difference.
Gift’s should fit into an unwrapped shoebox and include items such as, but any donation would be gratefully received.
* PLAYING CARD’S
* PUZZLE / JOKE BOOK’S
* SMALL POCKET / TRAVEL GAMES
* BOOKS / MAGAZINES
* DVDS
* WRITING PAPER / ENVOLOPES
* PENS / PENCILS
* TISSUES
* SHAVING FOAM / RAZORS
* WET WIPES
* SHOWER GEL / SOAP
* ROLL ON DEODRANT
* TOOTH PASTE / BRUSH
* LIP BALMS
* FOOT POWDER
* SOCKS / UNDERWEAR
* PACKET SOUPS / NOODLES / PASTA
* BOILED SWEETS
* CHEWING GUM / MINTS
* DRIED FRUITS / NUTS
* TINNED FRUITS / FOODS
* BISCUITS
*A personal touch, and I’m sure very much appreciated would be a Christmas card
*No batteries / glass / electrical equipment / chocolate allowed
*Do not give out personal information, its ok too use your names and where you’re from, for the Christmas card and any other notes you wish to write.
*If the gift is for a female please pack accordingly
If you can help please contact Neil on 07788 950848 or neilbuckley@onecallbusinessservices.co.uk or send directly to Laura Croft Spire Manchester Hospital:
Russell Road, Whalley Range Mancheter M16 8AJ 0161 232 2275