Claire Scott
HealthProm Emergency Ukraine Appeal
Fundraising for HealthProm
Story
Dear Friends
On Sunday 19th of June, I will be cycling the 54 miles from London to Brighton with some of my Goring buddies and many other cyclists. It’s been quite a while since I have challenged myself in this way and the world has changed hugely.
What has happened in the Ukraine, is beyond belief. There are so many people that need our help and compassion, however my fundraising is for an often forgotten group, children with disabilities and their families. My family and I are fortunate to have the lovely Jake in our lives. He is the son of my brilliant friends Sheryl and John. He is now a strapping 17 year old young man who is funny, cheeky; quite the entertainer…and he has Down Syndrome. Jake is his own person and has the love of his wonderful parents who constantly and consistently advocate for the things he needs to live a full and happy life. This really is not easy even in the UK, but imagine having these challenges in the current war torn Ukraine! Recent reports have started to shine the spotlight on the “forgotten” children with disabilities who have often been abandoned in nurseries and children’s homes with minimal qualified staff.
If you feel you can give a little to help these children I would really appreciate it.
Children with disabilities and their families are among the most severely affected by the war in Ukraine. Many are spending much of their time in cellars and metro stations, unable to get hold of the most basic necessities for their children.From 2015 HealthProm has supported a network of over 50 parent-led NGOs, across Ukraine, to campaign for Early Intervention services for children with disabilities and their families. With a lifelong commitment to all vulnerable children, they have been instrumental in developing a new, inclusive, approach to child disability. And from Lviv in the west , to the government-controlled regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, they remain united in their determination to protect all vulnerable children in Ukraine. We are now in contact with some 2,500 parents and supporters of children with disabilities, committed to the development of a better world for their children, and now, to their survival.
