I WOULD like to thank all of the Guardian readers who supported the work of the NSPCC during the last year.
Join us in the fight for every childhood by volunteering ime to support the NSPCC, whether you can spare a day a week or just one day.
Call me on 0844 892 0253 or email northwestappeals@nspcc.org.uk or log on to nspcc.org.uk/volunteer.
Rachel Walker NSPCC
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