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Closed 26/06/2022
Weʼve raised £1,780 to Any financial donations will go directly to the families fleeing the war in Ukraine, we are supporting one family and can support others.
- Funded on Sunday, 26th June 2022
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The citizens of Ukraine need safe places to be. We are offering our house in the mountains in Bulgaria, it could rehome up to 5/6 people. They will be scared, grieving and have nothing with them. We need help to buy them food, clothing, heating and phones to contact family and friends. We have local people who (for free) will drive to pick people up. They will also arrange food etc. Anything left over will go into the pot of organisations desperately raising funds for thousands of people. The contact I have will ascertain what her family need in the way of financial support. Food, wood, phones, clothes and so on. Once I know what is needed I can arrange the transfer of funds to her. If they do not need all the money then what is left will go directly to the Red Cross.
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- 2 years ago
Carole Gascoigne
2 years agoThe family are still in Bulgaria. Today I sent them the last of the money, they have a long journey ahead. My house is still on offer to them however they need to be close to other people from Ukraine. Galia sent me this message, it's not just for me it's for all of us, so again a huge thank you ❤ Karol, you have done so much for us... You are our Guardian Angel. I am grateful that I met such bright people, with a kind heart.. You have done a lot for me and my family. I will remember your kindness until the end of my days.
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- 2 years ago
Carole Gascoigne
2 years agoWords from Galia ❤❤❤ This is how you live, dream, plan, and then once, and the howl of sirens ... and it turns out that everything you need in life can be put in a backpack. Even in your pocket, even in the palm of your hand. You take the hand of someone you love. And it turns out that all you need is LIFE. LIFE is the greatest value. Take care of yourself, take care of your family and friends, take care of LIFE!
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- 2 years ago
Carole Gascoigne
2 years agoA huge thank you and well done for the funds raised so far. The family are settled, they have very little but with this money, we have bought wood for the fire, food, electric blankets, folding beds, paid electricity, installed Wi-Fi and so on. The people in the village have been amazing offering friendship and support. A positive moment to share, little Vladik his shoes were leaking and it is snowing, a neighbour sorted out new socks, shoes and slippers, it really is the little things. Now we need longer-term funds for food and electricity.
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57
Anonymous
Apr 3, 2022
£50.00
Linda Noble , Nescol
Mar 23, 2022
Fantastic by Carole and her family and also all the locals who have assisted this family to flee this war in harrowing circumstances. They have a safe haven. God bless them all.
Kirsty Odds
Mar 18, 2022
I hope this is of some help xx
£100.00
Christine Renouf
Mar 18, 2022
Hope it helps x
£100.00
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2022
£20.00
Mo & Paul
Mar 18, 2022
£40.00
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Mar 17, 2022
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Carole Gascoigne
I am a granny, a mother, wife and can relate to the older women who are brave in their decisions to leave Ukraine I am an online tutor I work with fleeces I spin yarn and weave. I enjoy friendships, travel through other countries as well as reading, film and good food.