Today (Friday) is the last day of the Isle of Wight Christmas Toy Appeal.
Last year Islanders donated a whopping 3,453 toys and gifts and the target this year was kept at 2,500.
Founder of the appeal, Daniel Rooke, said:
“I must once more ask you to spare a thought for those children who are less fortunate. It could be through sickness, bereavement, poverty, or emotional distress.
“We understand that money can be tight, but we have seen what a difference your donations can make. Buy an extra toy, put it in one of our many drop off points across the Island, and we will do the rest.
“We will hand sort, wrap and deliver your gifts to children who will truly appreciate them. Please”.
How to donate
If you haven’t had a chance to donate a toy, you could always donate money to the appeal
Where to drop off
Toys and gifts need to be donated unwrapped – the Christmas Toy Appeal volunteers will sort and wrap them.
It’s suggested you spend at least £10 on donations.
“It’s nice to have help and support especially at Christmas being a young family. My son’s birthday is also close to Christmas and the car has failed its MOT”. – Parent from Children’s Centre
You can drop your toys and gifts at the following locations:
Newport:
Isle of Wight Radio HQ
Isle of Wight County Press HQ
Marks & Spencer
The Entertainer
Mothercare
Argos
Shanklin:
Toymaster
Ryde:
Tesco Extra
Toymaster
Freshwater:
West Wights Sport Centre
Cowes:
Charlotte’s Academy
Aldi
Southampton:
Red Funnel “Red Jet” Terminal
Portsmouth:
WightLink Catamaran Terminal
All Branches of Watson Bull & Porter
You can also send postal donations care of Isle of Wight Radio, Dodnor Park, New Port, Isle of Wight PO30 5XE.
Image: © With kind permission of Caterpillar Music Club : Christmas Toy Appeal
