Today is the last chance to donate prezzies in shops and help spread ‘Smiles at Christmas’
You have until shops close tonight because we need enough time to get the Santa prezzies out
HURRY, folks! Today is the last chance for big-hearted Sun readers to give toys to our Smiles At Christmas campaign.
You have until shops close tonight because we need enough time to get the Santa prezzies out.
Donations to put smiles on the faces of deserving kids can be made at Toys R Us and at McColl’s convenience stores.
Our brilliant readers have been flocking to answer our plea for good quality used toys or new ones.
Cash has also poured in. And don’t forget, if you can’t get a toy to us by tonight you can still donate dosh.
Last night one generous visitor to Toys R Us almost filled one of its trolleys by themselves.
Katie Staples, 24, manager of the store in Queen’s Drive, Nottingham, said: “People have been eager to help.
“It’s so heartwarming to see people embrace the Christmas spirit by giving so generously to The Sun’s appeal.”
At McColl’s in Clavering Road, Hartlepool, so many Santa sacks were filled staff had to send an SOS for more.
The avalanche came after Liz Fletcher and Sandra Bate took to Facebook to plug their shop’s support for our Smiles appeal.
Donations also poured into the McColl’s branch in nearby Elwick Road.
Beaming workers Clair Pearson and Julie Hornsey found themselves surrounded by toys, which will go to four charities.
Scotty’s Little Soldiers helps bereaved children of Forces personnel.
, backed by Prince Charles, provides medical help and education for kids fleeing IS terror in the Middle East.
Other toys are destined for and , which helps children caught up in domestic violence.
Give cash
Online:
Text: To give £2, text KIDS55 2 to 70070. You can change the amount to £3, £4, £5 or £10 by changing the last figure to 3, 4, 5 or 10.
Post: Send a cheque, made payable to JustGiving Foundation, to JustGiving The Sun Appeal, Bluefin Building 2nd Floor, London SE1 0TA
Give toys
You can donate new or used toys in good condition at 1,370 branches of McColl’s convenience stores.
Toys “R” Us will accept new toys only — look for special Sun trolleys near entrances.
Tell pals
Like our Facebook page
Or tweet using #SmilesAtChristmas to let us know how you’re getting involved!