Rasa Bagdoniene
Rasa's Let's cycle the distance between Chichester and Ukraine for Ukrainian children and families..
Fundraising for Save the Children
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Dear all,
I am Lithuanian, who grew up and was educated in the occupied Lithuania, under regime of Soviet Union. As there were 15 countries in the Soviet Union, we, people of different nations inevitably mixed up over the years of occupation. As a result, I have an extended family and friends in Ukraine and I have an extended family in Russia right now. Lithuania and Ukraine declared their independence for more than 30 years ago. Both nations had different paths, but we share the same patriotic hearts. At this moment my heart does not sit right, and I believe yours as well no matter what nationality you are.
The war in Ukraine is a tragedy for all. Ukrainian Children had their normal lives taken away from them, which may shatter their dreams and future lives. No child should face the tragedy of war.
The students and staff in our school are aiming to undertake the challenge to collectively cycle the distance of about 1700 miles from Chichester to Ukraine. We will do this throughout March 2022 in order to raise the funds for Children and families in Ukraine. The funds will go to the Emergency Fund and Ukraine at this difficult moment.
Please read the updated story below:
The Ukraine Cycling Challenge that has run throughout the whole March attracted many Bishop Luffa students, staff and parents who took part in order to support Ukrainian children and families at this difficult time.
Collectively Bishop Luffa cycled 7333 miles and brought the thoughts, prayers and love closer to the hearts of Ukrainian people. Our tracking map at school shows that we managed to reach many Ukrainian cities and towns, such as Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv, Odesa, Mariupol, Sumy, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Chernihiv and many more. During our journey we also have learnt some Ukrainian language.
Although we managed to cover an impressive distance, this cycling challenge is not complete. As the Ukrainian nation is facing extreme wartime atrocities, it does not seem right to stop the challenge; we should continue showing our support to this country. Now I am setting an individual Ukraine cycling challenge – ‘cycle 1500 miles and reach Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine’. I know it is not easy, but definitely possible, especially when you are doing this not for yourself, but to support Ukrainian people.
I am incredibly grateful for all your generous and kind donations.
Thank you,
With Love and Care,
Rasa
Aš esu lietuvė, užaugusi ir išsimokslinusi okupuotoje Lietuvoje, tuometinėje Sovietų Sąjungoje. Gyvenant drauge su 15 šalių, mes, skirtingų tautų žmonės, neišvengiamai tapome vienaip ar kitaip susiję. Aš, kaip ir daugelis lietuvių turiu tolimų giminaičių ir studijų draugų šiuo metu begyvenančių tiek Ukrainoje, tiek Rusijoje. Lietuva ir Ukraina paskelbė savo šalių nepriklausomybę daugiau nei 30 metų atgal, ir nors abi tautos žengė į ateitį skirtingais keliais, lietuvių ir ukrainiečių patriotiškos širdys visada plakė tuo pačiu ritmu. Ir šiuo momentu mano širdis neranda vietos, ir aš tikiu kad jūsų taip pat nepaisant kokios tautybės bebūtumėt.
Karas Ukrainoje yra tragedija visiems. Ukrainos vaikai neteko normalaus gyvenimo, jų ateities svajonės sužlugdytos. Nei vienas vaikas neturi kentėti nuo karo.
Mano mokyklos studentai ir kolegos mokytojai sutiko įsijungti į labdaringą akcija “Dviračiais nuo Chichester iki Ukrainos”. Visą Kovo mėnesį minsime pedalus ir prašysime visų paaukoti Ukrainos vaikams ir šeimoms. Surinktos lėšos keliaus į Ukrainos kritiškos padėties fondą.
Iš širdies prašau paaukoti💙💛
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