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The 'Giving Tree' will be situated on the ground floor escalator in Marks and Spencer, Donegall Place from 4th until Saturday 16th December 2006, when all the gifts will be sorted and shared between SVP and BCM for distribution. Just pick a tag off the tree and return a gift.

 

 

Aileen Coney (SVP) and Lorna Henry (BCM)	Margaret Linden, Ciaran Liggett, Pat McCann and Martin Salmon from SVP	Donna Quinn from BCM and Pat McCann from SVP
	Donna (BCM), Martin (SVP) and Angela Price (M&S)

 

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Annual "Giving Tree" opens in Your M&S Belfast to help disadvantaged children at Christmas.

 

The 'Giving Tree' appeal has been run by ourselves and Belfast Central Mission for the last seven years and is supported by Marks & Spencer.

 

It provides an opportunity for members of the public to buy toys for children who are in need and eases the burden for many families who are facing financial difficulties or family breakdown.

 

The toys generated through the Giving Tree are distributed to children in need from all communities.

 

Last year the generosity of the public in Belfast provided 1,250 gifts for needy children. Speaking at today's launch SVP Regional Administrator Aileen Coney said:-

 

"We are asking members of the public to act like real-life Santas and donate new toys. Unfortunately there are many who dread this season, but a small gift will help brighten a child's Christmas and show that someone cares. SVP and BCM work together across the community and we try to bring a little of the real meaning of Christmas to these homes".