Hundreds to benefit from Santa's Little Helpers

Friday, 29 November 2013 00:00

Hundreds of children on the Isle of Man will benefit from a Christmas present campaign.

The Children’s Centre is urging the public to support the Santa’s Little Helpers initiative and buy an extra gift whilst out shopping.

The presents – which can be dropped off at 3FM or Manx Telecom in Douglas – will then be distributed to those children who would otherwise receive little or nothing on Christmas Day.

Suzie Cox is the fundraising coordinator for The Children’s Centre – she told us who benefits:

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