Raised: 50%
Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £500.00
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On the 26th April 1986 the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Northern Ukraine exploded. It is the worst nuclear power accident in history. The radioactive fallout formed a cloud which floated over most of modern Europe; however, estimates suggest that received around 60% of the contamination that fell. The consequences of the disaster had, and still are having, a huge effect on human health. Many children are being born today, many of which  have special needs, learning difficulties, Cerebal Palsy or Down Syndrome, and who find themselves left in orphanages. The aftermath of the disaster is still very much in lives of Belarusian people and children.

 

There are charities set up to help the children in the worst affected areas and there is one charity in particular which I would like to help raise money for. Chernobyl Children’s Project (UK) was launched in 1995 and since then, they have done a huge amount for the children in . The charity organise recuperative holidays in the for the children in . Many areas of are still contaminated by radioactivity over 20 years on. This is likely to continue for many, many more years. A week in the is really important for the children and it really boosts their immune system to be in a clean environment, even for such a short amount of time. Not only this, but the charity also organises and sends many aid convoys to which contain medical supplies and resources. They provide holidays in clean parts of Belarus for children who are too ill to go abroad and also sponsors children’s’ hospices, provides support for disabled children (wheelchairs, soft toys) and helps to train new carers in looking after the children.

 

This summer I travelled to as a volunteer for this charity to help in the summer camp for children who are unable to travel to the . It was an incredible experience and I am certainly going to go back to in 2009. The children come from orphanages in the Gomel region of and many of them are mentally or physically disabled. Everyday we organised activities for the children of all capabilities. We supported their care and above all, we made the children smile and gave them a happy and fun holiday away from the orphanages.  

 

The children are inspirational.

 

I would like to raise £1000 this year for the charity. Please give whatever you can or send me ideas for fundraising! I will be bag packing and collecting at Christmas, as well as various other activities throughout the year. I will keep this page updated with everything I do!

 

THANK YOU J

The money we raised from the CAR BOOT sale! Thanks to Sophie and Claire's help too! :) Donation by Emma Henly 19/07/09  

£38.89

Thanks to Alex Heward who gave me 40Euros! :) Donation by Emma Henly 19/07/09  

£35.00

Thank you to CIARA, CHARLOTTE, RACH and KAT for their pennies and 5ps! :) I really appreciate it! Donation by Emma Henly 10/07/09  

£46.11

Thanks to Fionnuala who gave me 10 Euros for the cause! :) Donation by Emma 17/05/09  

£10.00

This is from my sister Kirsten who gave me the cash - thanks Sis! Donation by Emma Henly 27/04/09  

£10.00

3 hours is a really impressive time, well done! Donation by Paul Marks 19/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Keep up the good work! Donation by Patrick Bell 14/04/09  

£10.00

Meant to do this ages ago. I'm sure you can use this better than I can. Donation by Rach 14/04/09  

£100.00

Sorry for the delay in donating! good luck with the marathon Em, you're a braver woman than me! xxx Donation by Lyndsey Fairburn 27/03/09  

£10.00

Good luck Emma, hope this helps to spur you on in your run! Such a fantastic cause, im proud to say I have helped! xx Donation by Liz Bull 17/03/09  

£10.00

Awesome, good on ya! xx Donation by Catherine Hawkes 16/03/09  

£5.00

This is a donation from Paul Robbins, who gave me £10 as a donation earlier this year! Thank you Paul :) Donation by Emma 09/03/09  

£10.00

Good luck! :D (very impressed) Donation by Sophie Foster 09/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with this cause! Donation by Jennica 09/03/09  

£10.00

you told us to give you the money..so I did :-0! Donation by Soraya Rowley 05/03/09  

£10.00

Woop woop go Emma go! Donation by Alice Douglas 05/03/09  

£10.00

woo go emma :) x Donation by Gem + Sue B 09/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Claire Henly 07/02/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! Hope to see you in Ptich this summer x Donation by Joanna Cavill 07/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Emma! Donation by Ciaran Page 07/02/09  

£5.00

What a great cause - good luck! Donation by Thea Warren 13/01/09  

£10.00

Good luck Emma! xxx Donation by Paul O'Reilly 21/12/08  

£10.00

nice work Emma!! xxx Donation by Kate Goy 08/12/08  

£10.00

Good luck! Donation by . 29/11/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good cause and I really want to see you run a marathon in fancy dress hehe Donation by J Twizzer 23/11/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Em x x x Donation by Jenny Mulder 20/11/08  

£5.00

Hey, you don't know me but having spent time working with this charity in the UK (When i was at college) - I thought i'd help, good luck! x Donation by Joshua Collins-Fisher 12/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Cracking cause. Good on you! :D Donation by Mike O'Neill 11/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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