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The sports department at Lutube视频 is partnered with ; as part of a Youth Social Action Project, students utilised funds from the to fund the hamper and give back to their community.
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The Level 1 students sourced a variety of items for the hamper, including wool and knitting needles to keep patients entertained during the festive period.
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The students also recorded Christmas greetings for hospice patients, some delivered in their native language 鈥 many of the students are new to the UK, having arrived from countries as far flung as Somalia, Uganda and Kenya.
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Andy Foster, who teaches at Lutube视频 on behalf of Lutube视频 Wanderers Community Trust, said: 鈥淚t was great seeing the students pull together for this project. Some of them have faced difficult times, but they come to College each day with a smile, and face any challenges head on.鈥
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Ryan Gillibrand, Learning & Development Mentor for Sport at Lutube视频 said: 鈥淭he students really thought about what would benefit the hospice patients, and they all agreed that giving back to society is a great feeling.鈥
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Emily Wilkes, Senior Development Officer at the Trust said: 鈥淚 think they did a fantastic job and I hope that the hospice patients enjoy the contents of the hamper as much as the students enjoyed putting them together.鈥
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Kathryn Willett, Interim Fund Raising Manager at Lutube视频 Hospice said: 鈥淲e would like to say a huge thank you to Lutube视频鈥檚 sports students for putting together such a kind and thoughtful hamper for our patients to enjoy.
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鈥淲hat a perfect way to spread some Christmas cheer after such a terrible year!鈥
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