YOU'VE taken the Sparkle Appeal to your hearts.

The bid to raise £250,000 towards a £6m children's centre for disabled children is proving so popular with local people that more fundraising packs are needed.

The Argus launched the appeal in December, to help the South Gwent Children Foundation build and equip a centre for disabled children in South Gwent.

Since then schools have raised money and local people have given their support to the campaign.

Alison Evans, project support manager, said: "We are having more fundraising packs printed because we have run out.

"We have people on a list to send out new packs to them as soon as they come in, which is a great sign.

"We have had a steady response and are receiving a couple of cheques a day for the appeal.

"Cheques are coming in for £20 and £25 but it doesn't matter how much it is - it all helps."

Alison said the Argus appeal was starting to make a difference in raising money and support but she added that fundraising and support was always needed for the campaign.

If you want to start fundraising special fundraising packs are available from the Sparkle Appeal Office, South Gwent Children's Foundation, Block 10 Friars Field, Newport, NP20 2UB or by telephoning 01633 215318.

Donations can be made by cheque, payable to the South Gwent Children's Foundation sent to the above address, and marked 'Sparkle Appeal' on the back.

Cash donations can be made in person at the fundraising office at the former Ingram Ward, St Woolos Hospital, Newport, or at branches of Barclays bank.

If you are arranging any Sparkle Appeal fundraising events, please tell us about it by telephoning Helen Roberts on 01633 777231.