Christmas shoebox appeal for the children of Apokoronas

Once again the community has come together to provide gifts for children in Apokoronas who otherwise would have nothing at Christmas

The organisers write:

Today we want to tell you we have achieved our goal. There are not enough words to thank all of you who have supported our Appeal to provide shoe boxes for deprived children in Apokoronas.

Many of you have made boxes, some people have donated money, which the team have used to fill the boxes. We received many donations through our 'Just Giving Appeal ' We have bought underwear, socks, toothpaste. toothbrushes pens, notebooks etc, as well as small gifts. There is more to be done. Polla filakia from , Germma Litsa, Marian, Eleftheria, Heather, Kiki , Honor and Ann

As well as many of the village and women's groups in the area, many children have been involved.

One particular little boy was so keen to help the less well off children that he gave nearly all his birthday money to provide 5 boxes himself. He also got his school involved and they provided more. Well done.

A big thank you to everyone who was involved

There are 377 children on the list currently supported by the social supermarket

A wonderful effort