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Kate McCann Champions SafeCall to Support Missing Children

12/23/2025

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Kate McCann, columnist, writes in support of The Independent’s SafeCall campaign.
She reflects on Madeleine's disappearance in 2007 and the lasting trauma for families.
The SafeCall campaign aims to raise £165,000 to aid the 72,000 children reported missing annually in the UK, via a confidential helpline and online support.
Public backing will let SafeCall expand its services and resources.
McCann thanks supporters for turning compassion into action.

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Story summary

Kate McCann, columnist, writes in support of The Independent’s SafeCall campaign.
She reflects on Madeleine's disappearance in 2007 and the lasting trauma for families.
The SafeCall campaign aims to raise £165,000 to aid the 72,000 children reported missing annually in the UK, via a confidential helpline and online support.
Public backing will let SafeCall expand its services and resources.
McCann thanks supporters for turning compassion into action.