Stirling Observer Give A Gift Appeal 2023 proves to be another success with thousands of donations

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An overwhelming amount of donations welcomed representatives of charities and good causes at the Stirling Observer Give A Gift Appeal’s main collection day last week.The bumper amount of items allowed them to get started on the hard work of helping Santa distribute presents to the children and young people they support.And with the need for their services – and the gifts – increasing year-on-year, many were both delighted and relieved to have at least some of the pressure alleviated.Observer reporter Kaiya Marjoribanks said: “Yet again the people, groups and businesses of Stirling have truly pulled out all the stops.

Thank you, while inadequate, is definitely heartfelt.“The response to the appeal is something we never taken for granted, particularly when there is a cost-of-living crisis, but yet again we have been humbled and overwhelmed.“The people of Stirling show the best of themselves in the worst of times.

The appeal really is an illustration of the community spirit which exists across the area, and – while sadly some children and families will inevitably slip through the net – we hope at least the appeal gives them the gift of knowing that they live in a community that genuinely cares, whether their difficulties are financial, health-related or otherwise.”The appeal is a huge undertaking for the Observer every year, but having use of a local hall was also vital to the logistics.“A big thank you to all at Stirling Council who made that possible.

With the level of donations received it would be impossible without having the space available,” said Kaiya.“The collection day itself is admittedly quite a daunting experience.