ITV's Text Santa Appeal is all about raising money for six UK charities that are helping someone near you. We’re starting to reveal what treats we have in-store for our viewers in our live charity appeal show on Friday the 21st of December.
As part of the Text Santa Appeal we've been looking at the work done by the six charities that the money will go towards helping.
One is Anthony Nolan, which finds bone marrow donors for people who need a transplant.
Derek Proud has been following the progress of a young Teesside boy whose life has been transformed.
For more information, visit the ITV Text Santa website.
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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