And it's a wrap!
Volunteers spent the festive period helping gift wrap presents in return for donation and found out this week their 'tree-mendous' efforts raised more than £5,000.
Every year a team of volunteers offer their services to shoppers to raise money for Fortalice.
December marked their 28th year of doing it.
Bolton’s voluntary gift wrappers, Gene Spurr and her dedicated team of volunteers returned to the Market Place Shopping Centre in aid of the Bolton based domestic abuse charity.
The gift wrap service ran from Black Friday weekend all the way through until Christmas Eve, helping any last-minute shoppers and they managed to raise a fantastic total of £5102.86.
Over the past 28 years of festive wrapping, Gene and her team have raised an outstanding total of £130,241.00.
Gill Smallwood, Chief Executive of Fortalice said: “Gene’s dedication to the Christmas Fundraiser is truly admirable, we are so appreciative of her support and all the volunteers who give their time freely.
“This is a brilliant amount which will help to make a difference, thank you to all who donated.”
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Speaking about her volunteering over the years, Gene Spurr, said: “Thank you to The Market Place who always assist us, the several shops who have kept us going with complementary teas and coffees.
“Thank you to the Bolton citizens who donate and each of the voluntary wrappers. It is a pleasure to support Fortalice helping local, Bolton people.”
Fortalice supports people who are, or have been, affected by domestic abuse and violence.
Their support includes refuge accommodation, local outreach community services supporting victims and children, education, and accredited training for professionals.
If you would like to support Fortalice with fundraising, please contact them on fundraising@fortalice.co.uk or call 01204 365677.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse please contact Fortalice 01204 365 677 or info@fortalice.co.uk alternatively for further details head to their website www.fortalice.org.uk
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