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For children facing financial hardship, Christmas can mean no special meal or presents—and the heartbreaking belief that Santa has forgotten them because they’ve been naughty. Variety’s Christmas Appeal shares eight-year-old Stevie’s story and highlights the struggles families face to afford Christmas food and gifts. Click here to read more.
For ten-year-old Bella, Christmas dinner will be tinned spaghetti on toast. Despite her mum’s hard work, there’s little money left for presents or a special meal. This Christmas, your donation can help families like Bella’s put food on the table and bring joy to their celebrations. Click here to read more.
For eight-year-old Stevie, Christmas means no presents, decorations or special meal, just foodbank leftovers and unfulfilled hopes. Like 1 in 5 Kiwi kids living in hardship, Stevie dreams of sharing a proper Christmas dinner with her family. Through Variety’s Christmas Appeal, you can help make this dream a reality. Click to read Stevie’s story and find out how you can help.
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