Poignant festive appeal

Clinton Stringer, co-director of the Kirklees Construction Skills Academy (KCSA) who lost his battle against cancer in July, was a much valued supporter of the Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust are admitted to Leeds General Infirmary or St James Hospital in Leeds, both of which are supported by the Trust.

Trust manager Pam Thornes said: “This is the eleventh year the charity has run its Christmas gift campaign and it is an emotional rollercoaster because of the kindness and generosity demonstrated by members of the public for the appeal, teamed with the knowledge that many of these young patients are in the fight for their lives.

“This year’s campaign is especially emotional because it is dedicated to our dear friend and supporter Clinton Stringer.”

The charity will be fundraising and holding events in the run-up to Christmas as well as collecting gifts from shoppers at supermarkets.

Fundraising events in Huddersfield will include The Big Festive Tasting and Sheep Racing, with the woolly competitors decked out in reindeer clothing.

Financial donations can be made by texting FUEL45 followed by the amount you wish to donate to 70070.

A list of drop-off points for people wanting to donate a gift can be found at www.lauracranetrust.org/fuel45

Organisations or individuals are also asked to add a special gift tag to their Christmas tree to represent a gift for a young patient or take part in Tinsel Tuesday by wearing fancy dress on any Tuesday in December, making a donation and posting their festive fancy dress pictures using the hashtag #FuelTheSleigh.