A Leighton Buzzard woman is organising a Christmas appeal for families affected by suicide, domestic violence, and a life-changing car accident.
Traci Forsythe, 54, is hoping to raise £1,500 to help three families in need this Christmas, as the money will help the parents to pay off rising bills and afford food and presents. She is also appealing for donations of toys to help bring festive cheer and a “Christmas miracle” to their children.
Traci told the LBO: “If you met these families, even if you met them for five minutes, you would be affected with how hard life is for these people. The lady from the domestic abuse case, she was covered in cigarette burns. I’m hoping to make life that little bit better for them. If you can donate a toy from the pound shop, it all adds up. All I’m asking for is to make these children smile at Christmas.”
The first family that Traci has chosen involves a young mum who has been left disabled after a car accident. The husband has had to quit work to take care of her and their two…
