A Stagecoach Merseyside bus driver has donned his warmest coat and walking boots to raise money for underprivileged local children.
St Helens born and bred Stephen Harris will today walk the 13.2-mile route from his hometown bus station to Liverpool One to raise money for the Stagecoach Gillmoss depot’s 2025 Toy Appeal.
Run annually, the appeal invites Stagecoach colleagues to raise money to buy toys for underprivileged children across the Merseyside community, helping to make sure every child has something to open this Christmas
Last year, over 238 toys were donated and distributed through local resource centres and schools, including Centre 63, St Helens, and Kirkby High School, reaching families who needed support the most.
Stagecoach Merseyside Interim Operations Director, Simon Tramalloni, said:
“We’re all really proud of Stephen’s efforts, raising money for such a fantastic cause that has a massive impact every year.
“The feedback from one of our resource centres last year said it all — the organiser was in tears of gratitude, saying that without the donations, some children would have gone without.
“I hope as many people as possible get behind Ste and his colleagues and help make this year’s appeal even bigger and better.”
Stagecoach Driver, Stephen Harris, said:
“It’s heartbreaking to think that so many children across Merseyside could wake up on Christmas morning to nothing this year.
“I’m delighted to play my part and contribute to this year’s appeal, which I hope will put a smile on the faces of many children on the morning of December 25.
“As a St Helens lad myself, I thought it would be apt if I started my walk in the town and followed the 10A bus route into Liverpool One.”
You can support Stephen Harris by donating via his GoFundMe page here
