Boxes of food and treats will be winging their way to 40 Commando in Afghanistan this Christmas, courtesy of pupils at Plymouth College Junior School. The children aged 3 to 11 have been bringing in items that, although relatively basic, are unattainable in Afghanistan. Donations range from dried fruit and sweets to tissues and playing cards, and will be used to fill as many gift boxes for as many people as possible.
Tesco at Lee Mill has also made a significant contribution with a shopping spree of £100, which saw mince pies, crisps, biscuits, ketchup, marmite, tea bags and many other favourites loaded into a trolley.
The Christmas boxes were the idea of parent, Rachael Hudson, after watching the recent TV series 'Commando' and remembering her own time away from home in the forces.
"The Adjutant of 40 Commando assured me that these gifts would be greatly appreciated by his troops and would really boost their morale at such a difficult time to be away from home", said Rachael.
"The response from the children has been overwhelming with some bringing in specially-decorated boxes brimming with gifts and others giving very generous cash donations. Many have also made Christmas cards to be sent with the boxes. I would also like to say a big thank you to Tina Mitchelmore, Tesco Customer Service Manager, who organised the shopping trip at the Lee Mill store."
For further information, please contact Stephi Baker on 01752 203241
