Caravan owners donate shoeboxes to Ukrainian orphanage

Chris Russell, from Fareham and his friend Andy Moore called on generous caravan owners at Bunn Leisure in Selsey to help them bring some festive magic to orphans.

A total of 163 shoeboxes were donated to the orphanage more than 1,400 miles away. It marks the third year since the whip-around was set up.

Caravan owner Chris said: ‘I saw pictures and realised these children have very little hope. I decided to help as they have done nothing wrong. Every child deserves to have a Christmas, we take this for granted and it is the highlight of the children’s year.’

Each shoebox was filled with gifts, including toys and gizmos at an average cost of £30 per shoebox.

Chris saw the photos of the orphanage due to Andy’s wife being born in the same Ukrainian town.

John Bunn, managing director at Bunn Leisure said: ‘This is a wonderful initiative from our caravan owners and it’s great that so many have come together to help this orphanage.

‘Each caravan owner was allocated a child thus ensuring every orphan receives a gift this Christmas.

‘It is fantastic to witness the season of goodwill which will bring some joy to these children this Christmas.’