'You have made a difference for local children'

More than 4000 youngsters will have a Christmas present they otherwise would not get thanks to you.

Donations to MFR Cash for Kids' Mission Christmas mean 4107 children across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire will receive a gift on Christmas Day.

• Christmas miracle ensures children receive presents

Cash for Kids corporate fundraiser Allana Stables said: "To help one child in our local community is amazing but over 4000 of them really is a Christmas miracle.

"I hope that everyone that contributed also wakes up with a smile on Christmas morning knowing the difference they really have made to the lives of local children."

Hundreds of people have paid tribute to the efforts on social media.

A spokesperson for Inverness Women's Aid (IWA) said: "Fantastic work as ever from Mission Christmas!

"Once again they have provided many of our IWA families with lovely gifts for Christmas – so much appreciated."

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