Shoebox appeal hits 100m mark

OLDHAMERS have helped contribute to a charity scheme that has sent its 100 millionth shoebox to needy children around the world.

Operation Christmas Child has reached the milestone witho the support of many schools and residents in Oldham.

Since 1990 associated charity Samaritan’s Purse has been providing simple gifts, school supplies and toys to children in over 100 countries.

More than 38,000 gift filled shoeboxes from across Greater Manchester have been sent to vulnerable children in Belarus, Liberia, Romania, Serbia, Swaziland, Uganda, Ukraine and Zimbabwe.

For more information go to www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk.