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£220raised of £500 target by 7 supporters

Claire Whiteley

Weʼve raised £220 to support the children's space in Ritsona refugee camp - Greece ,through Lighthouse Relief, and help improve children's lives in the camp.

: International volunteering
: Funded on Friday, 1st February 2019

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Hello! My name is Claire Whiteley.

Having recently lost my job ( which presents new opportunities) I am now about to start voluntary work at Ritsona Refugee camp in Greece. I will be working with Lighthouse Relief in the children's space in the camp. Whilst there I will be raising money to buy resources for the women and children from shoes and gloves ( for people who arrive with nothing) to arts and craft materials and toys for the children's space. This space gives the children a chance to play and simply be children after surviving war, being forcibly displaced and travelling to find refuge. The children's space provides some normality where the children can both learn and play. The funds raised will be used to buy whatever is needed whether this is finger paint and paper or food and clothes.

I will regularly update this page and my blog with how funds raised are being used.

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3 months ago
Claire Whiteley
3 months ago
Some of the winter crafts which your donations have helped to fund. Thank you. Snowflakes hanging from the iso box
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3 months ago
Claire Whiteley
3 months ago
Your money has also bought 8 new jigsaws. These are really popular with the children and many will spend an hour or more on jigsaws, and now they have some without missing pieces. Thank you
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4 months ago
Claire Whiteley
4 months ago
So to date I have spent £135. You have bought bulbs for the parent's group which offer parents some quiet and reflective time. 35 pairs of gloves as it gets colder - many of the children don't have coats, shoes, hats, gloves and scarves so this is the start of winter warming. Craft for photo frames for the children to give their parents and to make snow globes (pictures will follow) and the paper and materials to display the children's work on the containers which make indoor play space in the cold. Thank you
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6 months ago

Claire Whiteley started crowdfunding

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Page last updated on: 12/16/2018 14.45

Supporters

7

Margaret Irving
Nov 16, 2018
I saw this and thought of you Claire"Shine your light and make a positive impact on the world; there is nothing so honourable as helping improve the lives of others" xx
£20.00
Sarah Gregory
Nov 13, 2018
So proud of you Auntie Claire! Thinking of you and all the good work you're doing.
£10.00
lynn brown
Oct 28, 2018
Claire I think this is perfect for you . I am sure it will be life changing both for you and the children you will so definitely help. Love Lynn
£50.00
Siobhan Gregory
Oct 27, 2018
Really proud of you Claire. Hope it’s a positive experience . Loads of love - Bob and Siobhan
£50.00
Lyn Reynolds
Oct 25, 2018
£20.00
Ewan Reynolds
Oct 15, 2018
£10.00
BSS & SEN
Oct 10, 2018
From former colleagues in BSS & SEN at Bradford LA. Wish you the best of luck in this new adventure. We know you'll make a difference!
£60.00