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Mario Gargiulo is raising money for Victim Support
“Mario Gargiulo's fundraising”

on 4 November 2009

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Victim Support is an independent charity. We are dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales and we put them at the heart of our organisation. We provide specialist help and services to support people to cope and recover.

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Thanks to everyone for your encouragement, support and donations. 

It's not too late to donate ... ...every little helps...

Being a victim of crime is never a pleasant experience for anyone, especially if the victim is of low means, vulnerable or at risk from becoming a repeat victim. 
 
The majority of crime that happens within my area (East London) is burglary, purse/handbag thefts, bogus callers and common assault. There are more serious incidents of robbery and sexual violence, but fortunately these are fewer in number.
 
With the aid of practical items such as personal attack alarms, burglar alarms, keypad locks, handbag alarms, we can easily prevent crime happening again to the same person, and any money raised will help purchase these small but very effective items.
 
Some crimes are more complex requiring more expensive practical support such as high levels of security equipment - a recent arson attack left a victim with absolutely nothing after their home was burnt extensively.

Immediate requirements were provisions, food and warm clothing, but then reality set in after being moved to another home by the Council; there was no kettle to make a cup of tea, no pots or pans, cutlery, bedding, pillows, sheets, curtains, towels, toothbrush, soap ... the list was endless.  This is where your "little" can help!
 
These very costly dilemmas are the same if anyone is fleeing their home through domestic abuse, or serious harm.

Any practical help can have a beneficial aim to aid the quality of life for victims of crime in the London area.

It does not resolve the problems, but it can make a difference. 
 

PLEASE give generously as it could easily be you, a family member/friend or me asking for support. 


This is a worthy cause and often unheard of until you become a victim of crime.  Many volunteers and staff offer their time willingly and this fund will help provide the necessary items for the victims they are tirelessly helping.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Victim Support gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.


So please sponsor me and thank you SO much for your support 


Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails.

So please dig deep and donate now.


How your money helps


Every contribution to the work that we do can make a big difference. For example:

£10 could pay for us to give a burglary victim information about securing their home for the future.

£25 could help us to support a young victim of bullying or harassment.

£50 could help meet a vounteer's expenses while they support a victim of domestic violence.

£200 could assist us in giving support to a child witness before, during and after a trial.

£500 could help us give ongoing support to a family recently bereaved due to a violent crime.


No matter how big or small your donation, it will make a real difference to us in our work with victims and witnesses.

And don't forget you can donate your time too through becoming a Victim Support or Witness Service volunteer.

 


Donation summary

Total
£122.00
Online
£2.00
Offline
£120.00

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