Adopted brothers donate Christmas gifts to needy

Two adopted brothers who want to make other children smile at Christmas have donated their presents to the needy.

Aged eight and five, the siblings got the families of friends involved too and together provided a sackful of presents for children across Wolverhampton.

The boys' adoptive mother said they came up with the idea after hearing about how many children would go without gifts during the festive period.

She said the tradition began to honour the memory of their friend, who died in 2021.

The children, who have not been named to prevent their identification, said: "We are lucky as we have so many toys, and we want to make other children smile too, especially at Christmas."

Their mum said: "We believe every child deserves joy and love, no matter their circumstances.

"These toys are donated to bring smiles to the faces of less fortunate children, spreading hope and kindness to those who need it most."

The family got in touch with their social worker at Adoption@Heart to coordinate the donation.

"As adoptive parents, we feel incredibly blessed to share smiles and joy with our sons every day," the boys' mum said.

"Each year, alongside other school parents, we honour the memory of our sons' dear friend who passed away in 2021 by giving back in this meaningful way.

"Equally, we all wanted to instil these values with our boys. To be grateful for what they have, to be charitable, to look after those more in need and to share."

The gifts have been donated to Graiseley Family Hub for distribution to children in need in Wolverhampton this Christmas.

Councillor Jacqui Coogan thanked the family on behalf of the recipients of the gifts.

"I am touched by this simple act of kindness which will make all the difference to our children in need, not just because of the gifts themselves, but because of the selfless nature of the young people and families who are donating gifts."

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