Christmas shoebox appeal under way

Monday, 14 October 2013 00:00

The Manx community is being urged to support this year's Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal.

The initiative is run by the Samaritan's Purse and organisers want as many people as possible to take part.

Those who want to help are being asked to fill a shoebox with small gifts and toys - this will then be sent to underprivileged children around the world.

Last year 2,600 shoeboxes from the Isle of Man were sent to the Ukraine.

Organiser Marlene Akitt says it is a worthy project to get involved in:

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