SIR – I’d like to thank the people in the North for the generosity they showed during Red Cross Week (May 1-8) this year.

All over the country, people shook collection buckets, took on sponsored challenges or held fun events – all in the hope of raising £1 million for the British Red Cross.

Everyone who fundraised or donated is truly one in a million, and has contributed to the charity’s lifesaving work, both overseas and in the local community.

I have supported the fantastic work of British Red Cross for more than five years now, and have witnessed both international and domestic projects first-hand.

In Angola, I saw how the international tracing and message service helps to reunite loved-ones separated by conflict or disaster.

Here in the UK, I’ve worked with the organisation to encourage young people to learn first aid skills, and to fundraise through the Dance For Life competition.

I’ve seen the impact the Red Cross can have on people in crisis whoever and wherever they are.

This year the British Red Cross is aiming to raise a total of £1 million. You can contribute at redcross.org.uk/redcrossweek .

Konnie Huq, broadcaster and British Red Cross supporter