Following the tragic closure of the the SSI steel plant in Redcar, Tees Valley, leaving around 2,200 steelworkers having to prepare for a grim Christmas, The Mirror has set up a special campaign to Help Rudolph Reach Redcar to save Christmas for the steel workers made redundant and their families, and it needs YOUR help to be a success!
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Here's how YOU can save Christmas for redundant steel workers and Help Rudolph Reach Redcar:
If you want to donate cash towards vouchers, visit www.gofundme.com/rudolph-to-redcar.
If you are a business or company with a donation email features@sundaymirror.co.uk.
To show solidarity with the workers who have lost their jobs and encourage the Government to step in and keep the industry alive, use the Mirror hashtag #SaveOurSteel.
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The Mirror's appeal has won the support of Teesside-born celebs Paul Daniels and Stephen Tompkinson, as well top-level companies, including Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK!
Magician Paul, 77, said: "I'm hoping everyone who reads this makes a donation to ease the families’ hardship this festive season."
And "DCI Banks" actor Stephen, 50, said the closure of the Redcar works was "heartbreaking".
He added: "I'm proud that the Sunday Mirror has started this appeal because all those families affected deserve the nation's support.
"I will be making a donation myself."
Major companies and smaller firms have already set the ball rolling.
Nickelodeon has offered toys including "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" action figures.
Tesco has donated children's clothing, footwear and pyjamas, Aldi put up toys for pre-schoolers, Lidl has provided 2,226 stocking fillers, while Morrisons at Redcar is holding its own collection.
The Playhouse theatre at Whitley Bay has offered family tickets for their Christmas panto.
Electric Jukebox has donated 20 of its gadgets, which allow families to play music through TVs.
For more information about The Mirror's "Help Rudolph Reach Redcar" campaign about what you can do to help and support the families affected by the closure of the SSI steel plant in Redcar, please visit mirror.co.uk.
Additional sources: The Independent, BBC News.
Here's how YOU can save Christmas for redundant steel workers and Help Rudolph Reach Redcar:
If you want to donate cash towards vouchers, visit www.gofundme.com/rudolph-to-redcar.
If you are a business or company with a donation email features@sundaymirror.co.uk.
To show solidarity with the workers who have lost their jobs and encourage the Government to step in and keep the industry alive, use the Mirror hashtag #SaveOurSteel.
The Mirror's appeal has won the support of Teesside-born celebs Paul Daniels and Stephen Tompkinson, as well top-level companies, including Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK!
Magician Paul, 77, said: "I'm hoping everyone who reads this makes a donation to ease the families’ hardship this festive season."
And "DCI Banks" actor Stephen, 50, said the closure of the Redcar works was "heartbreaking".
He added: "I'm proud that the Sunday Mirror has started this appeal because all those families affected deserve the nation's support.
"I will be making a donation myself."
Major companies and smaller firms have already set the ball rolling.
Nickelodeon has offered toys including "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" action figures.
Tesco has donated children's clothing, footwear and pyjamas, Aldi put up toys for pre-schoolers, Lidl has provided 2,226 stocking fillers, while Morrisons at Redcar is holding its own collection.
The Playhouse theatre at Whitley Bay has offered family tickets for their Christmas panto.
Electric Jukebox has donated 20 of its gadgets, which allow families to play music through TVs.
For more information about The Mirror's "Help Rudolph Reach Redcar" campaign about what you can do to help and support the families affected by the closure of the SSI steel plant in Redcar, please visit mirror.co.uk.
Additional sources: The Independent, BBC News.