18th Annual Shoebox Drive for the Elderly
The registered charity, Castelo de Sonhos, has more than 200 elderly in need living in this area. This Christmas the 18th Annual Shoebox Drive for the Elderly is being launched.
The boxes will be delivered to the elderly recipients by the Castelo de Sonhos team. They are hoping you will participate.
HERE IS WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO DO:
- Find an empty shoe box. Most shoe shops are only too pleased to give you one.
- Decide whether your gift will be for a man or a woman.
- Fill your shoe box with a variety of gifts (each gift may be individually wrapped) see suggestions below. Please pack carefully and wrap the breakables well.
- Wrap the shoebox and label it for men or women, or couples.
- Deliver filled shoeboxes to a delivery point between the 15th of November and 9th of December.
DELIVERY POINTS:
- Castelo de Sonhos in Silves Holiday Inn, Algarve in Armação de Pêra
- Creation Media Office, Edificio Aquário, Rua Gomes Vinagre Bloco 1, Loja 4, Lagos
IDEAS FOR ITEMS TO INCLUDE ARE:
- Cosmetics: shampoo, soap, body lotion, bath gel, foam hairbrush, comb, mirror.
- Warm items: woolly hat, gloves, scarf, socks, hankies, tights or a small shawl.
- Useful items: sewing kit, shower cap, torch, face cloth, tea towel, small notebook and pen.
- Food; sweets, chocolate, cakes and biscuits. Please ensure they are well in date
- Gifts: a small ornament or a Christmas card.
Do not include medicines and alcohol.
Sue Butler-Cole
+351 933 374 865
sueloram@gmail.com
