Alexandra Wood

Rosemead Channel Swim to Support the Refugee Crisis

Fundraising for UK for UNHCR
£1,159
raised of £2,500 target
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Rosemead Channel Swim, 12 September 2015
Participants: Clive Broadbent, Orlaith Richardson, Lynne Barry, Debbie Louks-Middleton, Andy Dorrett, Fiona King, Stephen Dorrett
UK for UNHCR

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We protect refugees worldwide to provide life-saving emergency assistance

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Our Rosemead Preparatory School team has trained for a year in the cold waters of the Channel in preparation for the big event - a 6 swimmer relay from Dover to Calais over 14-19 hours.  We swim sometime between 12-17 September! 

We've had overwhelming support for our original cause for sports scholarships.  Now we want to extend our reach.  We simply couldn't 'touch down' in Calais without acknowledging the refugee crisis unfolding.  Whatever your views my be, we feel that children and families everywhere should be safe.  More than 300,000 people have risked their lives to cross the Mediterranean Sea so far this year. Over 2,600 didn't survive the dangerous crossing.  For this reason we are seeking donations to support the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). 

Founded 60 years ago to help the forcibly displaced after WWII, UNHCR has assisted tens of millions around the world. The agency protects refugees and resolves refugee problems. In their support of the current crisis, they continue to urge everyone to put human life, rights and dignity first. 

Here is the team - wish us luck!

Lynne Barry - staff
Clive Broadbent - parent
Fiona King - staff
Debbie Louks-Middleton - staff
Orlaith Richardson - parent
Alexandra Woods - parent
Andy Dorrett - volunteer
Steve Dorrett (reserve)

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UK for UNHCR

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency leads the response to refugee protection across the world. This work relies on donations so thank you for standing with refugees and making their protection possible. UK for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s national partner for the United Kingdom.

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£1,158.19
+ £216.25 Gift Aid
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