I am continuing to raise money for Fr John Luke, who is leading the work on the Islands of Rhodes and Kos to support young children and their families who fled, by boat, to escape the crisis in Syria and more recently, the wider Middle East.

Fr John Luke, was formerly, Steven and he and I trained, as nurses, together at The London Hospital - Steven, Fr John Luke is now the Vicar General on Rhodes.

This last year the situation has got worse for the refugees. They were living in a temporary camp, supported by charity. Without warning, one morning, the police and bulldozers arrived and the refugees we removed to Athens. They were forced to leave behind their few belongings and children's toys. After 'processing' they were dumped onto the streets, with no support. Many have found their way back to Fr John Luke and he has, with your support, been able to find temporary accomodation for them, provide them with a weekly food parcel and pays prescription and medical fees for many of the refugees who have long-term conditions, ailments and the day to day needs of the children and their mothers.

With your help Fr John Luke can continue supporting these fragile families, to rebuild their lives.

As always, thank you for helping me to support my nursing colleague in his tireless work with the refugee families on the Island of Rhodes.