Barnardos Launches Christmas Toy Appeal
Barnardos has launched its annual Christmas Toy Appeal, supported by GLS ParcelShops. The children’s charity is asking shoppers in Offaly to add the Barnardos Christmas Toy Appeal to their shopping lists this festive season and help make a child’s Christmas.
Every Christmas Barnardos needs gifts for children of all ages, from babies through to teenagers. The charity asks that all gifts are new and unwrapped and has a handy gift guide available on its website, www.barnardos.ie, to help shoppers choose age-appropriate toys and gifts.
Barnardos launches Christmas Toy Appeal
For the seventh year running, GLS ParcelShops are supporting the Barnardos Toy Appeal. Drop your gift off at any of 180 GLS ParcelShops nationwide by Friday 16 December and it will be delivered to Barnardos in time for Christmas. To find your local GLS ParcelShops visit www.barnardos.ie/toyappeal.
The GLS ParcelShops in Offaly are located in:
- Doyles Gala, William Street, Tullamore
- Garry Kelly Meats, Banagher Street, Cloghan
Speaking at the launch, Barnardos CEO Fergus Finlay said, “For most of us, Christmas brings up happy memories. But for many of the families we work with in Barnardos, it can be a burden. Thousands of children and families are facing hardships every day across the country – and we see first-hand the extra pressure they come under at Christmas.”
“We are truly grateful that, for the seventh year running, GLS ParcelShops will make sure every child we work with receives a Christmas gift. Thanks to GLS ParcelShops and all those who so generously donate to the Toy Appeal each year, we can make sure the children and families we work with experience the magic of Christmas.”
Swen Krüger, MD of GLS Ireland, said: “We are delighted to support the Barnardos Christmas Toy Appeal for the seventh year in a row. The GLS team will travel the length and breadth of the country to ensure that gifts are delivered in time for Christmas. We are thrilled to bring a little magic to the children and families Barnardos works with this Christmas.”
Barnardos provides specialised early intervention and prevention services to over 13,100 children and families in 40 communities across Ireland.
