Appeal launched to bring 'Christmas Cheer' to Derry's single mums

An appeal has been launched to bring some “Christmas cheer” to the children of single mothers in Derry.

Big-hearted Natasha Davies said she launched the appeal to help families who struggle during the festive period.

She said: “A lot of single mums, many who have come out of violent relationships, find Christmas time is always a massive struggle.

“Some are literally sitting with nothing and spend Christmas alone, so I am hoping to bring some Christmas cheer and spirit to a lot of these families.

“Any new toys or ones in really good working order would be really appreciated as I can decorate these in big bows and things to make them look new.

“Also tinned food, selection boxes, tins of sweets etc and small toiletry sets, even some vouches from mum – also children’s clothing and coats, pyjamas etc would be massively appreciated as I can go round and drop to families who need them.

“A lot of children get loads for Christmas then go into school and tell their friends Santa brought them everything they asked for and one child may have got maybe one small toy and it leaves them wondering why Santa wasn’t as good to them.

“I know it’s not all about material things but i just want these families to have a good Christmas without stress worry and despair.

Natasha asked anyone who believed they could help or knew any families that could “really do with a big of help” or any mother who was struggling to contact through her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/natasha.browneyes

She stressed all correspondence would be treated in “complete confidence.”