It’s the little things that make Christmas memories so special, and gathered together they can amount to something so much bigger. That’s why the Irish Examiner is donating 20c to SVP from every copy of the Irish Examiner sold on Saturday, December 22. Readers can share their Christmas memories at irishexaminer.com/competitions and a selection of which will be published on the 22nd.

Karen O’Donoghue, Marketing Manager, Irish Examiner said: “We are delighted to support St Vincent de Paul again this year, a charity who provide invaluable and worthwhile support to people in need.”

Explaining this year’s campaign Ms O’Donoghue said: We all have special memories of Christmas past, a time when the little things mean the most. We know that together little things can amount to something so much bigger, that’s why we’re donating 20c from every copy of the Irish Examiner sold on Saturday, December 22 to St Vincent de Paul.”

Gerry Garvey, South West Regional Co-ordinator, Society of St Vincent de Paul said: “We are delighted that the Irish Examiner is working with St Vincent de Paul again this year.

“The initiative will be of great benefit to families and individuals who otherwise might face a winter of emptiness..no food..no fuel for fire..no books for school.

“The monies raised will be used to help these people through the coming winter months.”