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BHF shops urge people to
donate their unwanted Christmas gifts
NEW research by the British Heart
Foundation (BHF) has revealed the gifts that people of the North West are
hoping not to find under their tree this year. This comes as the BHF
launches their annual unwanted Christmas gifts campaign, encouraging people
to donate their unwanted Christmas gifts to their local BHF shop to fund
life saving research. The survey of 2,000 British adults revealed nearly a ⅓
of people in the North West (32%) wouldn't want to unwrap a Selfie Stick
this Christmas, followed by the Insanity workout DVD (16%) and the onesie
(8%). The average person receives at least 1 Christmas gift they don't want
each year according to the survey, and even TV stars are not exempt from
finding unwanted gifts under their tree. Oliver Proudlock, star of Made in
Chelsea, said:- "Last year I received some lovely gifts but 3 copies
of The Hunger Games book was a bit much! Rather than letting unwanted gifts
clutter up the house this year and feeling guilty for letting them go to
waste, I'll be donating to my local British Heart Foundation shop to raise
funds for their life saving research." With over a ⅓ (36%) of people
in the North West saying they feel guilty about getting a present they don't
want or won't use, BHF shops are urging the British public to turn this
guilt into good by donating their unwanted Christmas gifts. With nearly 750
BHF shops across the UK, donating could not be easier. Mike Taylor,
Retail Director at BHF, said:- "It's really interesting to see the
items that people aren't looking forward to receiving this Christmas, but 1
person's unwanted gift is another person's perfect present. Whilst a Selfie
Stick may not be on the top of some people's lists, there will be others who
can't wait to get their hands on one! We are encouraging people to donate
their unwanted Christmas gifts to BHF shops this Christmas to help our fight
against coronary heart disease, the UK's single biggest killer. Every item
helps." For more information on BHF shops; to locate your nearest
shop or to book a free collection visit:-
BHF.Org.UK
or call them on:- 0844 412 5000. |
