A PRESTWICH-based charity is launching its Christmas appeal and urging volunteers to raffle a cuddly toy.

MedEquip4Kids, which raises money to improve healthcare services for sick and injured children across the north west, is asking volunteers to hold raffles at coffee mornings, charity evenings and quiz nights and donate the proceeds to the charity.

A fundraising pack will be provided along with the soft toy and anyone who raises more than £75 before December 20 will be entered into a prize draw to win £100 Trafford Centre vouchers or two cinema tickets.

To take part, contact Adele Hilton on 0161 798 1600 for a fundraising pack.