Leeds Mayor Christmas Appeal for Troops in Afghanistan

[News Guru]

The Lord Mayor of Leeds launched an appeal yesterday to encourage people to donate items to make up care parcels for members of the Yorkshire Regiment serving in Afghanistan.

Members of the regiment are currently deployed in Afghanistan and will remain there over the Christmas period. A parcel containing edible treats and toiletries can make a real difference to a soldier serving his country thousands of miles away from home, especially at this time of year.

The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Judith Elliott said:

“This appeal is a great opportunity for people to show their support for the soldiers of the Yorkshire Regiment, who will be on duty in Afghanistan over the Christmas period.

“Care parcels provide a little bit of home comfort for the soldiers, who put their lives on the line on a daily basis in very difficult circumstances, and can be a real boost to morale. I hope lots of people will recognise this need and donate goods so that we can spread a bit of Christmas cheer, and remind our soldiers of the support they have back home.”