Christmas shoebox
appeal
04.11.26
SCHOOLS, families and
community groups in Inishowen have been urged to
participate in the 2026 Team Hope Christmas shoebox
appeal ahead of the November 10th collection deadline.
Last year, the county helped the charity reach their
three millionth shoebox gift by creating 9,761 shoeboxes
for the appeal, and Team Hope distributed the gifts from
Donegal to children in Burkina Faso and Lesotho.
The international development organisation said it aims
to send 200,000 shoeboxes filled with presents from
Ireland to Africa and Eastern Europe for children who
may not otherwise receive Christmas gifts.
Schools and employers, as well as individuals, sporting
and community organisations can get involved at
www.teamhope.ie . They can create their own
shoeboxes or donate €25 to have one created and
delivered into the hands of a child for Christmas.
Shoeboxes contain the four ‘Ws’:
• Wear (clothing items)
• Wash (soaps, toothpaste, toothbrush)
• Write (colouring books, crayons, and markers)
• Wow (toys and sweets). |
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Team Hope CEO, Deborah
Lowry, says the Christmas shoebox appeal is a very
simple concept, and an international act of kindness for
tens of thousands of children across the world. Picture:
Fintan Clarke. |
As well as delivering
shoebox gifts to children in Africa and Eastern Europe,
Team Hope also delivers a range of community development
initiatives which strengthen families, increase
resilience and create lasting change.
“Christmas shoeboxes are a very simple concept, and an
international act of kindness for tens of thousands of
children across the world,” said Team Hope CEO, Deborah
Lowry.
She personally witnessed the excitement and emotion as
one child in Burundi, Africa, opened an Irish shoebox,
with the joy shared by their parents. “They felt they
had not been forgotten about, and were so appreciative
of the gifts. I really believe the incredible kindness
and generosity of the Irish nation should be
celebrated.”
Completed shoeboxes can be handed over at 400 drop off
points nationwide, between November 1st and 10th but the
public can donate €25 for a box to be made right up
until Christmas Eve.
To get involved, please visit
www.teamhope.ie . |
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