Leeds Mission Christmas help for disadvantaged children

VOLUNTEERS from Foresters Financial donated cash to Radio Aire's Mission Christmas appeal and helped put together 170 baby packs.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Nov 2017, 05:15 BST

Updated 12th Dec 2017, 12:13 BST

Fundraiser Lauren Scarth, left, with volunteers from financial organisation Foresters pack childrens presents for Mission Christmas at Radio Aire. Picture Tony Johnson.

Radio Aire’s Mission Christmas is an annual appeal which aims to ensure every child in Leeds or West Yorkshire has a gift to open on December 25.

Run by Cash for Kids and backed by all Bauer Radio’s regional stations, the appeal collected more than five million gifts and donations last year. for more than 50,000 disadvantaged children across the UK.

Gifts for children can now be taken to drop-off points listed on the Radio Aire website. To make a donation, text AIRE to 70808 to donate £5 towards the appeal.

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