Nastya Appeal
Page creator: Margaret Bamford
Page closes: 31st Jul 2008
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About the charity : 'Leaves of Hope' for Belarusian Children 'Leaves of Hope' for Belarusian Children
It works with children in Belarus, preventing them from being abandoned and improving the environment in orphanages for those who have been abandoned. It also works with disaffected youth in Britain, involving them in the refurbishment projects and giving them a greater understanding of the world in relation to their own environment and needs. The 'Belarus Experience' empowers young people to believe in them selves and have pride in what they have achieved by helping those less fortunate than themselves.
Charity Registration No 1077872
Fundraising target:  £30,000.00
Donations so far:  £ 11,817.47
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My name is Nastya and I am 5 years old. Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

I was abandoned when I was born because the doctors said I was going to die and it would be best for me to stay in hospital.  In Belarus it is usual for babies born with disabilities to be abandoned.  I had a very large head, protruding eyes, severe breathing difficulties, and fused hands and feet.  I was very lonely on my own in my cot all day in the abandoned baby unit.

Leaves of Hope charity workers spotted me there.  They wanted to give me a chance and got permission to find a foster home for me.  I was the first abandoned baby, and the first disabled baby to be placed in a foster home in Belarus.  And then my Mummy and Daddy saw me on television and I was able to go back and live with them.  I have been so lucky

Medical tests have confirmed that I have Apert's Syndrome.  This condition is not known in Belarus .  It is a serious condition and I need specialist treatment.  The Consultants at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children in London have examined me and told my Mummy that I am going to need an operation on my skull to relieve the pressure on my brain.  It is going to be very expensive.  If I do not have the surgery the pressure will build in my brain and I will become very much more disabled and will probably die. So we need to raise £30,000 to pay for the surgery.

Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

For more information about Nastya please visit: www.leaves-of-hope.co.uk/latestnews



Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor Nastya: 'Leaves of Hope' for Belarusian Children will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.



So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Paula Cleary 11/12/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Keep up the good work Margaret. Best wishes love Paula x 
anonymous 01/07/2007 £1,000.00 £282.05  
Pauline Nixon 03/06/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Hope you reach your target good luck 
Anne Patmore 11/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64  
Revd.Paul Messenger 10/08/2006 £20.00 £5.64  
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*Total donated online: £1,110.00
Amount raised offline: £10,707.47
Gift Aid plus supplement: £313.08
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