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84-Year-Old's Toy Drive Warms Thousands of Hearts
7 Dec
Summary
- An 84-year-old started a toy drive in 1972, now helping over 2,000 children.
- The charity receives donations year-round, with preparations starting in January.
- Volunteers sort thousands of new toys, toiletries, and selection boxes for distribution.
An inspiring initiative, started by an 84-year-old woman in 1972, has grown from assisting 100 families to expecting to reach over 2,000 children this year. The Great Notts Christmas Toy Appeal ensures that disadvantaged children receive gifts, reminding them that they are not forgotten.
Preparations for the appeal are a year-round effort, with the first donations often arriving in January. This year, over 2,000 children across Nottinghamshire are set to benefit from new toys, toiletries, and selection boxes, identified with the help of agencies like the NHS.
The charity, now run by Nick Clark, has seen demand surge due to family pressures. A dedicated team of 20 volunteers sorts the donations over three days in early December, aiming to reach children in refuges and those from immigrant or single-parent families, ensuring Santa visits them on Christmas Eve.
