Generous readers have already raised £20K for needy kids in Christmas campaign

Generous Mirror readers have already raised £20,000 to help Give Kids a Cracking Christmas.  Donations have flooded in for our appeal, raising funds for Action for Children to help those facing a difficult festive season.  The money goes towards a range of schemes, including the Christmas Eve Hamper Drop, which gives food and presents.  Some children are in such a desperate situation, the smallest gift can make a huge difference.  Sandy Cheetham-Bah, of the charity, said: “Last year, a child asked for light bulbs for Christmas so they could see to get dressed in the morning.” Sandy said of the hamper drop, in Bath and Bristol: “We put all sorts in them.  “There’s always a turkey and sprouts, and different kinds of vegetables. And families can also come in and choose some toys to take away.” She said nothing beats seeing their faces when they come to pick up their hampers.  Sandy added: “Every donation makes a difference to the young children and adults we work with. It’s brilliant.” You can be a real help  The Daily Mirror is raising funds for Action for Children, so it can buy Christmas gifts for some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and offer festive meals to hard-up families.  Action for Children says there are more than 120,000 kids living in temporary accommodation or hostels, with many under-10s without basic essentials such as fresh food or warm clothing.  So every penny you donate to our Give Kids a Cracking Christmas appeal will make a difference.  Action for Children is marking its 150th anniversary and the charity’s Julie Bentley said: “Your donation will help us support our most vulnerable children, not just at Christmas but every day.” What your cash could provide  £10 - a hot meal for a child  £10 - a trip to the panto  £25 - winter shoes  £25 - kids' Christmas present  £40 - essentials for newborns  £40 - winter clothing  £60 - a safe place to sleep To donate Send a cheque payable to Action for Children to Daily Mirror Christmas Appeal, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AP Text MIRRTEN to 70175 to donate £10 to Action for Children, MIRRFIVE to 70175 to give £5 or MIRRTHREE to 70175 to donate £3. Action for Children will receive 100% of your donation. To donate but opt-out to all future communications, text MIRRTEN NO or MIRRFIVE NO or MIRRTHREE NO to 70175. By phone: To make a donation, call 0300 123 2112 Online: Donate or buy a virtual gift online at www.iamsanta.org.uk/mirror Generous readers have already raised £20K for needy kids in Christmas campaign
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