Motiv8 providing presents and hosting Christmas party
A Manx charity is helping to support children on the Island over the Christmas period.
Motiv8's Family Service works to help households affected by alcohol or drug use and gambling or gaming addiction.
"We even have some children who aren't actually looking forward to Christmas." - Paula Gelling
Working with other agencies, such as the Salvation Army, the charity can provide presents and hosts a Christmas party featuring Santa.
Paula Gelling is the deputy director:
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