Ed Balls praises big-hearted Sun readers donating to our Smiles at Christmas campaign

BIG-HEARTED Sun readers responded brilliantly after we launched our Smiles At Christmas appeal yesterday.

Bags of goodies were donated at Toys “R” Us and McColl’s stores up and down the country and money pledges started rolling in.

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Mum Charleen Kaur, of Dartford, Kent, was among generous readers who left a donation at Toys “R” Us in Old Kent Road, London.

She said: “It’s a brilliant cause. It will make a big difference.”

Energy giant nPower pledged its support and is installing collection bins for its 7,000 staff at regional offices and wind farms in the UK.

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A spokesman said: “We are delighted to back The Sun’s terrific campaign this Christmas.”

Strictly hoofer Ed Balls joined the many celebrity supporters of our Smiles At Christmas appeal – alongside Simon Cowell, Barbara Windsor, Olly Murs and Claudia Winkleman.

Ed said: “Christmas is a really important time of year, especially for kids.

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HOW TO GIVE

Donate cash or give toys to your local McColl's newsagent or Toys 'R' Us and help The Sun bring Smiles at Xmas

“The Sun’s appeal is a brilliant way to help make it a memorable year for hundreds more of them.

"Please support these four brilliant charities by giving generously as much money as you can, or toys.”

Toy donations can be made at special Sun trolleys in Toys “R” Us and at branches of McColl’s convenience stores.

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Give cash

Online:

Text: To give £2, text KIDS55 2 to 70070. You can change the amount to £3, £4, £5 or £10 by changing the last figure to 3, 4, 5 or 10.

Post: Send a cheque, made payable to JustGiving Foundation, to JustGiving The Sun Appeal, Bluefin Building 2nd Floor, London SE1 0TA

Give toys

You can donate new or used toys in good condition at 1,370 branches of McColl’s convenience stores.

Toys “R” Us will accept new toys only — look for special Sun trolleys near entrances.

Tell pals

Like our Facebook page

Or tweet using #SmilesAtChristmas to let us know how you’re getting involved!

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