Late present to the Mayor from Santa
The Mayor of Dudley has received a late gift from Santa – a £1,000 donation to his chosen charities.
The funds were raised through the Halesowen North Santa Runs, which took donations throughout December while out greeting residents on the streets. Santa and his sleigh visit the streets of Halesowen to meet families, who are invited to make a donation to charity.
Halesowen North councillor Stuart Henley, who organises the runs, visited the mayor’s parlour yesterday (Thu) to hand over a large cheque.
Councillor Pete Lee, the Mayor of Dudley, said:
“I was delighted to receive this very generous donation to my charities from Councillor Henley.
“Along with his team of volunteers they put so much time into the Santa Runs every year with the help of local businesses.
“I’m so grateful for the work they do to raise money for a host of local charities.”
The mayor’s charities this year are Alzheimer’s Society, Disability in Action Dudley, Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, Gurkha Welfare Trust and The Leukaemia Appeal Support Fund, supporting the Georgina Unit at Russells Hall Hospital.
More on the Santa Run: https://www.facebook.com/share/19wj4LTnyH/