BUDDY BAG FOUNDATION
Month-long Elf-ing around for Sylvia
S
ylvia Keris, who was recently awarded as Ambassador of the Year for The Buddy Bag Foundation (BBF), is appealing for more kind people to knit teddies and to sew fabric drawstring toiletry bags and pencil cases, for this very valuable charity. Sylvia, from Eccleshall, is a collecting point for teddies and bags, and also for Lego donations, and can be contacted re deliveries on 01785 851005. Sylvia said: BBF provides children with a backpack of essential clothing, toiletries and comfort items - including a teddy bear - when they are taken to a safe refuge, away from domestic violence. The charity packs 180 agerelated Buddy Bags every week for children from babies up to 16 years of age - each rucksack with its contents costing around £25. But sadly, domestic violence cases increase over the festive season.
So in support of the charity and to also bring some festive cheer, I have vowed to dress again this year as Buddy s Elf, 24hrs a day, everyday in December. Wherever I go - whether food shopping, GP appointments, on a walk or doing volunteer work I will be dressed as an Elf. Sylvia added: People will be able to see humorous Elf photos posted everyday in December on the Eccleshall Today Facebook page. And if the Elf makes you smile, please leave a festive message and a little donation at: https://www.justgiving.com/cam paign/elf2021 in support of the Buddy Bags charity. And if you are a local business that may like the Elf to stand by your company s logo or products to promote your business, in return for a donation, you can check Elf availability via e-mail to: john@buddybagfoundation.co.uk or contact me.
