Airborne Hamper Appeal 2024
Organised by SUPPORT OUR PARASContinuing our annual tradition of sending a hamper to our Airborne veterans in need this Christmas.
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Christmas is a time of giving and for SUPPORT OUR PARAS, this means the gift of festive cheer.
Every Christmas it has become a tradition for our charity to send a hamper to our veterans in need. These veterans are our Airborne brothers who may have previously been homeless, suffering with their mental health, are lonely and isolated or indeed suffering financially and in need of some support at this time of year.
Every hamper recipient is nominated by local Parachute Regimental Association branches and they include veterans of all ages, as well as a number of Chelsea Pensioners.
In 2023, the charity sent out 337 hampers, spending a total of £28,000. They are packed full of tinned food, biscuits, tea and coffee and many other things to help our veterans enjoy the Christmas period.
I have just received a Christmas Hamper from yourselves, this is a lovely surprise. I would like to thank all concerned with this thoughtful gift, much appreciated. May you continue with your good works of supporting The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces. We veterans are proud to have been members of such an elite force."
This year, we are asking for your support to continue sending these wonderful gifts. Any donation, no matter how big or small, towards these hampers will be most gratefully received.