An appeal for birthday cards for a 99-year-old Sheffield woman who has no surviving family has gone viral. Thousands of people have responded to the appeal for birthday cards for Winnie Blagden pledging everything from a fish and chip supper to 100 pink roses..
A BBC Radio Sheffield Facebook post about Winnie Blagden, who is 100 on 31 May, has been seen by millions.
Mrs Blagden, who never had children, has no family following the death of her husband George and has little contact with the outside world apart from her carers.
'Very special lady'. She has lived in Sheffield her entire life, working at a city department store when she was younger.
Serenta HomeCare, which looks after Mrs Blagden, said:
'Very special lady'. She has lived in Sheffield her entire life, working at a city department store when she was younger.
Serenta HomeCare, which looks after Mrs Blagden, said:
"She calls us her little family; we are absolutely overwhelmed by your kindness."She truly is a very special lady and you will all help to make her day as special as she is."
A Radio Station In the UK, 'Radio Sheffield' plans to present her with the cards and gifts on 28 May.
Cards can be dropped into the BBC Sheffield offices in person, or posted to BBC Radio Sheffield, 54 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4RS.
Cards can be dropped into the BBC Sheffield offices in person, or posted to BBC Radio Sheffield, 54 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4RS.
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