'The comfort and hope Nuala has brought to people in Northern Ireland, and children in Ukraine, has brightened their lives during difficult times'
An Enniskillen woman who has helped 12,000 isolated people receive an act of kindness has received Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's daily Points of Light award.
The scheme was so popular that there are now 23 Kindness Postbox groups and 50 postboxes across Northern Ireland, as well as an international group set up in Australia.Over the Christmas period, more than 3,000 cards and letters were sent to combat loneliness. In a letter, Mr Sunak said: "I want to thank you for the many small acts of kindness you have inspired with your wonderful Kindness Postboxes.
"I know you have also coordinated the delivery of Christmas hampers for the elderly - and a special posting of letters and artwork to children in Ukraine."
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