Delissa's tears are confirmation, if it were needed, that she's experienced something very special. A little Christmas miracle.
She's standing in a hotel room at the Britannia on Portland Street in Manchester city centre. Surrounded by new hats, coats, and gloves. READ MORE: The homeless people on the streets of Manchester on Christmas Day A turkey dinner awaits.
For Delissa Shortman, it's everything she could have hoped for. "This is brilliant," the 33-year-old says. "Thank you so much." She hugs Ged Austin and Victoria Callaghan - two Good Samaritans who have put 10 homeless people up in the hotel for the festive period.
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