Aidan Leavy.

Aidan urges support for Plan Ireland appeal this Christmas

A Mullingar man representing the children's development charity Plan Ireland has appealed for Westmeath people to support children in the developing world this Christmas.This year's Christmas Appeal, includes a Life Gifts Catalogue, unique Christmas cards designed by sponsors and, for the first time ever, a unique range of photographic canvas prints, all of which will help to raise vital funds to make a lasting improvement to the lives of the world's most disadvantaged children."These gifts will give much needed support and materials directly to the children and communities Plan works with in the developing world. By choosing a Life Gift like a 'All Set for School' or a 'The Gift of Child Sponsorship', you are giving a child living in poverty the chance of a better life and a gift like this is essentially priceless," said Aidan Leavy, who joined the charity earlier this year. Aidan has extensive experience in local and international development at grassroots and management level and has spent a number of years working in Central and South America.So, how does it work? Visit www.plan.ie or call 1800 829 829 and choose your gift from the range of exclusive Plan Ireland Christmas Life Gifts, Christmas Cards and photographic canvas prints. Plan Ireland will then send your gift card, Christmas Cards or canvas prints directly to you. The funds from your purchase will go directly to the communities Plan Ireland work with across the developing world, so when you choose a Plan Ireland Christmas Gift you are making a real difference to the lives of the most disadvantaged children in the world, their families and communities.The range of unique Christmas Gifts can be purchased online, by post or by phone. Visit the Plan Ireland website www.plan.ie or call 1800 829 829 for more information.