11 heartwarming pictures of people in Doncaster taking part in the Christmas Shoe Box Appeals over the years

Here are some lovely memories of the kind-hearted people from the past 20 years filling boxes with treats and presents for others.

See who you can spot in these retro pictures going back almost two decades.

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