Christmas Toy Appeal: Steve Bull backs our bid to bring cheer to needy families
Wolves legend Steve Bull has urged local businesses and Black Country folk to get on board the Express & Star Toy Appeal and donate.
The former centre-forward has asked people to be generous to help out youngsters this Christmas who aren't quite as lucky as many of us.
Our campaign will look to send a special gift to those children and support a number of good causes including the families affected by the closure of Caparo plants in Darlaston, Dudley and West Bromwich.
While children's wards at Russells Hall in Dudley, Wolverhampton's New Cross and Sandwell General Hospital who will all benefit from your donations too.
Bully said the appeal was brilliant and it was great to be a part of it.
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"I think it's a brilliant campaign. I think everyone's toys can benefit children and charities all over the place which is a great thing - and those who does things for charity are very good people.
"We're fortunate, I'm fortunate, you're fortunate - so we can help out people that aren't as lucky as us.
"And if it means me putting a smile on people's facing and shaking hands to get toys then I'll do it.
"To anyone thinking about getting involved with the campaign I would say get on board straight away.
"I would reach out to all the toy stores and say - we've got all these people on board you get on board as well."
We are looking for donations of toys and gifts for youngsters of ages from babies to young adults.
The Express & Star has teamed up with Storage King to run the campaign.
The gifts must be new but unwrapped so that the charities are able to select the right gift to fit the recipient.
Some include DVDs, toy cars, plans and boats and vouchers among a host of other things. Go to expressandstar.com for a full list and more details.
Drop-off bins have been set up at the Express & Star's offices in Wolverhampton, Station Street in Walsall, Unit 8 Ionic Park in Birmingham New Road, Dudley and 133 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich.
While a new bin has been placed at the Toys R Us on the Wolverhampton Road in Oldbury.
Donating toys to our appeal is easy. We have drop off points across the Black Country. These include:
WOLVERHAMPTON: Express & Star offices, 51-53 Queen Street, Wolverhampton,WV1 1ES
DUDLEY: Unit 8 Ionic Park, Birmingham New Road, Dudley, DY1 4SR
WEST BROMWICH: 133 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, Birmingham, B71 4JZ
WALSALL: Station Street, Darlaston, Walsall, West Midlands, WS10 8BW[/breakout]
