THE proud parents of Violet-Grace Youens have once again launched their toy and toiletry appeal for patients and their families in hospital this Christmas.
Violet-Grace Youens died in March 2027 after being hit by a speeding, stolen vehicle on Prescot Road. Two hospitals fought to try and save her life – Whiston Hospital and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
Violet, who was four when she died, went on to save lives by being an organ donor and her parents Glenn and Becky Youens set up Violet-Grace’s Gift in her honour raising awareness of Organ Donation, fighting for law change and for speed awareness.
The annual Christmas appeal is just one of the many things the family have done in her honour, and now nearly 10 years on from her death, her family want to thank the community for keeping their daughter’s memory alive.
Glenn and Becky said: “10 years ago nearly, people supported us as a community over the loss of our daughter, they promised they wouldn’t forget her and they haven’t.
“Even now in this time of difficulty with money, people give to others in need and it just means so much to us.
“[Their other children] Oliver and Ruby and all of Violet’s friends who ar teenagers now see this appeal each year and its focusing on something positive in her memory and we love that it does that.
“Violet ultimately just wanted to help people. In her name, this helps people who need it the most at Christmas time.”
Donations of new toys, gifts for all ages, toiletries, selection boxes and festive treats, with suggested items including dolls, craft activities, pens, jigsaws, teddy bears, puzzles, stickers and everyday toiletries for families are requested.
People wishing to donate can now drop off items at seven locations across St Helens:
• Air Nation, Lowe Street, St Helens
• The Griffin Inn, Church Lane, Eccleston
• Fort Knox Self Storage, Dentons Green Lane
• The Brown Edge, Nutgrove Road, Thatto Heath
• St Helens Community Fire Station, Violet Way
• The Gerard Arms, Dentons Green
• Portico Mere Grange Nursery, Mere Grange Business Park
For more information go to the Violet-Grace’s Gift Facebook or Instagram pages.
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