A Maryport couple have collected 31 sacks of toys for children who will be in care or hospital this Christmas.
Wendy and Lee Towers, who are foster carers for Cumbria County Council, asked people in West Cumbria to donate gifts for children up to the age of 16.
It is the sixth year the couple have run their Christmas gift appeal, and the presents will be given to youngsters in care or in the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven.
Despite the challenges of the past year for the whole community, the couple, who have seven children, said they were thrilled at the support they received.
Wendy, 50, said: “We would like to thank everyone who has done so much for our toy appeal from the bottom of our hearts.
“We don’t know where to start; we’d like to thank local businesses Eddie Shimmings Ltd, Sophie Telford’s Bows Baby Boutique, in Maryport, and Anderson and Energy Coast UTC, from Workington, for helping with our collection and, of course, all the lovely, caring public.
“Thank you for all your donations this year, it’s just getting bigger and better.”
Wendy and Lee, who were named Foster Carers of the Year in 2019, have fostered babies and younger children for close to a decade, and in recent times have become known for their annual toy appeal, as they firmly believe that no child should go without at Christmas time.
