The Appeal has resulted in more than 85,000 boxes being sent to eight countries in Eastern Europe.
Lanarkshire locals have been thanked for their part in helping a charity hand out shoeboxes to thousands of children in Eastern Europe.
Blythswood Care’s 2024 Shoe Box Appeal has resulted in more than 85,000 boxes being sent to eight countries in Eastern Europe.“At a time when many families are struggling to pay the bills at home, it’s testimony to how generous people can be to those in greater need.”Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.This year, more than a third of Blythswood’s boxes went to Ukraine, with five lorry-loads totalling over 31,000 boxes going to Ternopil, Kyiv, Uzhhorod and Odesa.
Jeremy added: “One village was occupied by Russians for several months. Less than 40 miles from currently occupied territory, there were shells in the road and homes were destroyed.“It’s hard to imagine what the children there feel when they walk through their bullet-holed gates.”Each box is gift-wrapped and typically contains sweets, toiletries, stationery and small items of clothing, including a woolly hat. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
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