Letters from Santa help spread a smile at Christmas time for patients in Alder Hey

Alder Hey Children’s Charity has launched its Letters from Santa campaign to spread the smiles for its young patients this Christmas.

It’s a chance for families getting ready for the festive season to ask Father Christmas for a special greeting for the little people in their lives, while helping to bring comfort and plenty of joy for the children spending the holiday in the Liverpool hospital this December.

Jo Riley, Marketing and Communications Manager, said:

“We are a passionate bunch at Alder Hey Children’s Charity HQ and we are always keen to spread a smile and make the festive season as special as possible for the all the children and families we care for at Alder Hey,”

An ‘in’ with the man in red also helps, Jo explained:

“We’re best friends with Mr C and he loves us all at Alder Hey and especially projects like this that raise funds to create all the Christmas magic.”

The Letters from Santa project was launched for the first time last year, and Jo added:

“We had such a great response we wanted to do it again this year and allow people in the local community to get a lovely letter from Santa and, through it, give to charity.”

The campaign enables people to order a personalised Letter from Santa for a suggested donation of £5.

Every penny from the letters goes to providing a little festive sparkle to all the brave children spending Christmas at Alder Hey.

Anyone wanting a letter can fill in a quick online form with their loved one’s details, letting Santa know as much about them as possible – what the child has been good at or achieved this year perhaps, plus what they might like to receive for Christmas.

Santa Elves will then take a break from toy making to create a personalised letter delivered right to their doorstep.

Jo said:

“And you can feel warm and fuzzy knowing your donation will help support children and young people at Alder Hey,”

The funds raised go to providing amazing gifts for children in Alder Hey, some of whom have spent months – and more – there.

“It’s about making sure that as well as giving the best care, the children in our hospital – and their parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters – have the most incredible, magical time at Christmas.

“We are able to buy gifts that they’ll really want and decorate the hospital so it looks fantastic.

“It also funds festive experiences which also takes the pressure off the parents and helps our staff to know there are extra resources to support the children.”

Jo said:

“We are keen to spread the word across the region of Alder Hey Letters from Santa and make them the letter of choice for the Northwest!”

The closing date for requests will be December 14, Jo explained:

“That allows enough time for the Elves to check in with Santa and process all the letters so they arrive on time.”

To find out more, and order your letter, head over to the Alder Hey website.

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