Greater Anglia lines up Easter treats for poorly children

Glyn Mon Hughes 1 comment 2 Min Read
Greater Anglia Class 720 train. // Credit: Greater Anglia

Children who find themselves in hospital at Easter may get a chocolate treat as an appeal goes out to customers.

The annual appeal, which has taken place since 2020, is the brainchild of Michael King, who works as a relief ticket office clerk at and stations.

Passengers travelling though Stansted Mountfitchet, Bishop's Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, and stations will see posters asking if they would donate chocolate treats for the poorly youngsters.

Last year, nearly 400 eggs were donated by customers. Any goodies may be dropped off at ticket offices between Sunday 4 February and Sunday 24 March.

A raffle is also being organised with sums raised being used towards the purchase of activity sets for the children. All items will be donated to the children's ward at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow.

Michael King and Simon Pope donate the treats to Princess Alexandra Hospital
Michael King and Simon Pope donate treats to staff at Princess Alexandra Hospital in 2022 // Credit: Greater Anglia

Michael King said: “We are always so very grateful for whatever donations our customers and colleagues can give us. Since we started in 2020, it has grown and grown – it is always an amazing sight to see how many eggs we have after all the donations are in.

“If you're passing through any of the five stations, any Easter eggs, activity packs or other treats that you think children will like will be gratefully appreciated. We would like to thank customers for their generosity.”

 

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