First Stop Ireland, including First Stop-Fast Fit and many independent First Stop tyre dealers around Ireland, have once again participated in the Team Hope annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal.

Colm Conyngham, First Stop and Bridgestone, Nick Byrne First Stop-Fast Fit and Carol Hennessey, Team Hope pictured at First Stop Omnicentre, Dublin.

School children are asked to put together a shoebox size Christmas gift for less fortunate children around the world. For many years, First Stop/Fast Fit depots around the country have acted as drop off points for the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal.

“Team Hope had a fantastic shoebox season last year and we were able to give 212,002 gift filled shoeboxes to needy children in thirteen of the poorest countries across two continents and to Syrian refugees.”

The shoeboxes are given to children irrespective of their religious or political beliefs, or their ethnic background,” said Carol Hennessey, Team Hope: “Team Hope is very grateful to all the First Stop depots as they are a vital link in the campaign,” she added.