Football fans back festive toy appeal
Motherwell Football Club fans will help put a smile on the faces of children and teenagers across North Lanarkshire by donating gifts at their next home match.
Struggling families will be able to net a gift from kind-hearted fans after Motherwell FC Community Trust added their support to the nine-stop Give a Festive Gift giveaway tour across the region.
Fans are asked to drop off new or “as new” toys and gifts suitable for tots to teens at Fir Park Stadium on Saturday, when the first team play Aberdeen.
The Give a Festive Gift appeal has been organised by North Lanarkshire Council in conjunction with Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire and local community groups.
Allison Wallace, Motherwell FC Community Trust Business Manager said: “We are delighted to be involved in the Give a Festive Gift appeal.
“Our big-hearted supporters will use this opportunity to support families in our local communities by donating gifts and toys that will help put a smile on the faces of many children and young people.”
Community champion Martine Nolan, from Motherwell, has been busy drumming up support with her Toy and Games Giveaway team.
She said: “Already we’ve had lots of toys, games and gifts donated as part of the appeal and the interest from our local communities has been overwhelming.
“We’re aiming to help make the lives of disadvantaged young people and families extra special at what can be a difficult time of year.
“Last year our combined efforts saw 1500 children have a better Christmas. This year we have added and additional venue and hope to increase our total to 2000 children.
“We have anecdotal evidence that using this service prevents families taking on debt they cannot afford. If you can help at all, please donate at one of the drop-off points.”
For more information on when and where to drop off donations and to find out when the giveaway events take place near you, visit www.northlanarkshire. gov.uk/giftappeal.
Last year our efforts saw 1500 children have a better Christmas