Vale Da Telha resident Leni Eves is helping provide “Christmas Presents In A Shoebox” for orphaned children in Lagos and wonders if any of the good people of Vale da Telha, Aljezur, Arrifana, Espartal, Monte Clerigo, Paisagem Oceano and Vales is willing to participate in this very worthy cause.
The idea is that the 25 orphaned or abandoned children and young people at Lar de Jovens Nossa Senhora de Carmo, where these youngsters are currently being housed, should wake up to a shoebox of presents on Christmas Day.
Leni is liaising with Lois Herrington who lives near Lagos and who will be taking the shoeboxes to the children’s home on December 23rd.
Leni says: “Our families are given so much at Christmas, so we are hoping that some of the many warm-hearted people up here would consider making a gift for one of these children?
“All you need is an empty shoebox, covered with attractive wrapping paper. Then, depending on the age and gender of the child, fill it with small, inexpensive items as a Christmas surprise for them.
“There aren’t any restrictions on items like bubble bath or perfume etc. Some ideas could be to include dolls, sweets, toiletries, pens, notebooks, puzzles, balls, cosmetics, scarves, gloves, balloons, marbles etc. etc.
“I also think some people might find it tricky to find a spare shoebox. I have a couple of spare ones at my house if that would help.
“You can e-mail me at phileni2004@yahoo.com
Leni continued: “I know that Lois is taking the boxes to the children’s home on 23rd December and I should be able to deliver some boxes down to her on the morning of the 23rd if anyone would like me to take theirs.
“However, it is better that people contact Lois directly about which child to buy for, as she knows who hasn’t yet got their name down for a present.
“She has provided their names and ages below so if you would like to contribute, please let Lois know which child you are making a box for as soon as possible.”
Here is the message from Lois who should be contacted at:
Please choose from the following:
GIRLS:
Tatiana 15
Patricia Luz 17
Patricia Silva 15
Marisa 18
Ana Filipa 16
Adriana Rafaela16
Adriana Vanessa 15
Solange 21
BOYS:
Joao Carlos 16
Joao Paulo 14
Joao Marques 13
Miguel Marques 14
Hugo 13
Tito 17
Please let me know which child you would like to pack the shoe box for. I would imagine that the Marques boys are brothers so it might be a good idea not to choose one of them as i would like them to be done by the same person.
Thank you so much. I plan to take the boxes in on 23rd. Maybe we could arrange to meet somewhere halfway between Luz and Vale de Telha for you to give me your box – Lois Herrington.