Ex-cricketer Graeme Swann helped volunteers pack old shoeboxes with donations for vulnerable people
Graeme Swann praised the generosity of those who donated items and timeFormer England cricketer Graeme Swann has helped volunteers pack 1,250 old shoeboxes with donations for vulnerable people in Nottinghamshire.It was the third Christmas Shoebox Appeal by Sewa Day Nottingham - the charity said they were needed "more than ever" this year.
Former Nottinghamshire bowler Graeme Swann was part of a team of 40 people who volunteered to pack boxes."People can't afford to put the heating on, people can't afford presents. "The generosity of everyone who has donated here is just ridiculous - the people who have donated their time as well."Sewa Day Nottingham runs a foodbank in Rushcliffe and every fortnight their volunteers serve hot meals in Nottingham city centre.
The charity launched its Christmas Shoebox Appeal in October, asking for donations of items like chocolates, candles and gloves.The charity will hand out the 1,250 shoeboxes in the lead up to ChristmasThey will be donated to domestic violence survivors, children who have left care, people affected by homelessness and young families.Hetvi Parekh, from the charity, said: "This year more than ever people definitely need these boxes.
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