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Feb 1, 2012

2011 Shoebox Appeal

Yes it's that time again as preparations get under way to provide cheer and encouragement to elderly and disadvantaged people in the UK and Overseas.

You can help by encouraging your family and friends to make up shoeboes / gift bags or alternatively aid with financial support to assist with the cost of collections and delivery to areas of need.

We can supply you with posters and flyers to spread the word, this years deadline for reciept of boxes will be November 25th as all items have to be checked, counted repacked and weighed before despatch.

In 2011 the support was amazing and countrywide from Schools, Church groups, Offices and Individuals. Well done and thank you……..

The shoebox gift is a simple concept,yet provides untold encouragement and hope for the many vulnerable and disadvantaged senior citizens living in isolation, facinghardship at home and abroad.

Last year Containers, Lorries and Vans were dispatched to Papua New Guinea, Zimbabwe, Eastern Europe and United Kingdom.

(email from Bulgaria)

(I have just returned from an old people’s home where we visited this morning)

"We had a tremendous reception is no exaggeration believe me. I spoke a little about yourselves and the people in England. They were so touched and ladies came up to us afterwards in tears, as they said "these are tears of joy" they were so touched. We went through the boxes placing a little letter in each and a tube of toothpaste. I was so touched personally at the effort and love that had gone into each. I don't know if it is possible to pass on our thanks to those who gave, it as was although each little shoe box had the effect of a container!!!! Very, very powerful"

Well done and thank you.

Simon Rooksby - Founder Computers for Charities

Supporters include; Blatchington Mill School, Brayford & Charles WI, Waitrose Hailsham, Charles PCC, Golden Days, The Good Shepherd Church Lowhill, Horrington Court WI, Green Street Green Baptist Church and more.

Sign up now for 2012.

Collection services for organisations and groups are available; please contact us for further information including flyers and posters.

email: simon@computersforcharities.org or tel: 01323 840641

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