They are piled high and ready to go! This was the magnificent scene yesterday as thousands of Mail Force laptops were made ready for shipping to schools.
The 5,000 brand new Chromebooks and other models are by now already on their way to classrooms across the country. Several thousand refurbished laptops donated by large companies will follow on shortly.
The lucky recipients will join the likes of Oscar Rowley, nine, one of several pupils at Beamont Primary School in Warrington, Cheshire, who have already taken delivery of their laptops.
These lifelines for disadvantaged schoolchildren were bought with donations from generous Daily Mail readers, philanthropists and corporations.
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One million thank yous! Magnificent readers sent £1m in cheques alone as £10.8m Mail Force campaign helps children in need keep learning
Incredible 15,800 cheques have been received, many of which come with heartwarming letters of support for the campaign
The Mail s Computer for Kids campaign is handing over laptops and SIM cards to disadvantage children who have fallen behind
Mail Force, which aims to bridge digital divide, has raised £10.8million so far
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The Mail Force van made its most recent delivery to Beamont Primary School in Warrington, Cheshire – which has received six devices from our charity appeal, on top of 52 given by the Department for Education.
Mail Force has raised £11million in cash and computers for its ambitious initiative from Daily Mail readers, philanthropists and leading businesses.
It is supplying refurbished and new computers, as well as 150,000 Vodaphone sim cards, to help pupils access online learning.
The scheme is operating alongside the Department for Education’s own mighty drive to supply 1.3million devices.
Proudly showing off his new laptop was Jake Beswick. The seven-year-old, one of five siblings, said: ‘I feel so happy. I’m going to get loads more done.’
| UPDATED: 14:07, Wed, Feb 24, 2021
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