A CHARITY in Didcot which collects gifts for families and organisations for Christmas has started its 11th appeal.

Every year Santa 365 launches a present appeal to help give gifts to those who are sick, lonely or vulnerable.

This year, due to the cost-of-living crisis, the charity is looking for slow cookers, blankets, thermals, hot water bottles, hats, gloves, jumpers, toys, books, vouchers, toiletries, and more.

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Secret Santa 365 started in 2012 by Courtney Hughes. The Oxford Brookes nursing student has dedicated her life to the festive fundraiser having been inspired at age 13 by her great-grandmother’s stay at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Unhappy that her grandmother would be spending Christmas away from her family Courtney decided purchased gifts and decorations and bring Christmas to the ward instead.

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.

Get in touch with her by emailing: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

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