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The Bolton News reports that a total £12,864 was raised for the service charity, as a result of centre shoppers' donating and buying merchandise from t-shirts to wristbands.<\/p>\n
Speaking to the news provider, Help for Heroes charity co-ordinator Bill Smethurst has thanked shoppers and Market Place management.<\/p>\n
The 53-year-old also said he's passionate about giving support to British soldiers.<\/p>\n
He explained that his family have been involved in armed forces service for over five decades.<\/p>\n
Now, his stepson is a member of the Royal Marines, Mr Smethurs added, meaning he understands how important a strong network of support is.<\/p>\n
"The work Help for Heroes does offers great comfort for families whose sons, daughters, fathers, mothers are risking their lives to protect our country," he added.<\/p>\n
Mr Smethurs, charity co-ordinator for H4H in Lancashire and Bolton, said it helps him and his wife knowing their son is honoured and protected by the community locally.<\/p>\n
Help for Heroes is among six service charities for whom funds are currently being raised by the Tower of London.<\/p>\n
Along with charities like Coming Home and Combat Stress, the charity is expected to benefit from a total of million of pounds brought in by Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red.<\/p>\n
This ceramic poppy filled art installation in the tower's moat marks World War One's centenary. The poppies involved – of which there are more than 800,000 – can be bought for £25 each and ten per cent of this price, as well as all the net proceeds raised by the sales, are being divided equally between the service charities involved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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