Isla M

The Ukraine Crisis Appeal

Fundraising for The British Red Cross Society
£1,979
raised of £1,000 target
Sleep out for Ukraine, 26 February 2022
Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Campaign by The British Red Cross Society (RCN Eng/Wales 220949,Scot SC037738, IOM 0752, Jers 430)
Ukraine has faced almost eight years of conflict. With recent events, we want to be there for everyone who needs us

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My name is Isla, I am 10 years old and want to do something to help the children and families affected by this last weeks devastation in the Ukraine. With many families suddenly homeless, I thought sleeping in a tent in my garden for a week during February/March would be a suitable challenge given the hardships other children will be forced to face.

I will be sleeping in the tent Saturday 26th for 7 nights.

Thank you for reading and I hope you sponsor me.



Following the events in Ukraine, we have launched an emergency appeal. Communities are bearing the brunt of eight long years of conflict. We are very concerned about the recent intensification of fighting in eastern Ukraine over the past few days. Please donate today if you can. Even before recent developments, this is a conflict that hits people daily on personal, psychological and emotional level, bringing death, injury, separation from loved ones as well as the huge mental toll of ongoing violence and insecurity. How will my donation help people in Ukraine? We are responding to needs of people by: Repairing vital infrastructure such as water stations supplying water to over 800,000 people. Supporting small businesses with cash grants or equipment and vocational training. Raising awareness of mines through training and educational sessions run with the URCS and providing mine warning signs to mark dangerous areas. Helping repair homes, healthcare centers, schools an

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About the campaign

Ukraine has faced almost eight years of conflict. With recent events, we want to be there for everyone who needs us

About the charity

The British Red Cross Society

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RCN Eng/Wales 220949,Scot SC037738, IOM 0752, Jers 430
The British Red Cross, a charity incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. And when the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,978.33
+ £404.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,978.33
Offline donations
£0.00

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