Help spread the magic in Mission Christmas
SOUTHPORT is getting into the Christmas spirit next week by inviting local residents to buy one extra gift this year for disadvantaged children across the country.
The initiative forms part of Bensons for Beds and Harveys partnership with Magic Radio’s Cash For Kids to support “Magic Mission Christmas” – a dedicated initiative to distribute thousands of gifts to children.
In their campaign launched last Wednesday,
Magic Radio is asking listeners to buy one extra gift this Christmas and drop it off at their local Bensons for Beds and Harveys store.
Bensons for Beds and
Harveys will host “Magic Mission” boxes in their stores until December 17, when toys will be collected and distributed to thousands of disadvantaged children ahead of Christmas Day. Harveys and Bensons regional manager, Simon Yates, said: “Last year, Bensons and Harveys stores collectively received 369,553 toys in donations from this initiative – an overwhelming amount, meaning we’ve had to up our ‘Magic Mission’ collection boxes from one to two this year.
“It’s wonderful to see the community come together and help make a difference, so we’ve no doubt their generosity will be matched this year.
“Every child should have a special Christmas, and ‘Mission Christmas’ inspires us all to dig a little deeper this festive season for children who might not otherwise receive a gift.”
Cash for Kids MD, Sally Aitchison, said: “This Christmas, across the UK, one in four children will be living in poverty.
“For these families, Christmas is a luxury they cannot afford.
“We are thrilled to have the support of Bensons for Beds and Harveys who are giving people the chance to drop off a new and unwrapped gift in any of their UK stores between now December 17.
“We will then ensure the gift reaches a child not expecting a visit from Santa this Christmas.”
Visit Bensons for Beds, Unit 5a, Meols Cop Centre, Foul Ln, Southport PR9 7RG and Harveys, Meols Cop Centre, 5a, Foul Ln, Southport PR9 7AG until December 17 to drop your donated gifts in the “Magic Mission Christmas” boxes which are available in store. and