BBC Tees Breakfast : Christmas Hampers (10th December 2019)

We know that across the BBC Tees region there are some amazing charities and groups who will bend over backwards to help people out - in times of need

CAUSE came to Gemma's aid after she moved into a new home following her daughter's illness, providing her with furniture and a Christmas hamper containing food and gifts.

Gemma told our reporter Anna Snowdon what life was like this time last year: