Whangārei woman Joy Stockwell believes the best way to express the Christmas spirit is to give - in her case through a raffle, the proceeds of which will go to Lifeline.
She has organised 10 gift hampers for the fundraiser she says could help save a life, or at least bring cheer to someone who feels desperate.
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''I want to call it the 'annual' Christmas raffle for Lifeline," Stockwell said.
"They really help people, they are a wonderful organisation so I think this gesture, small as it is, is worthwhile.