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Deana Mash raised £2,475 from 34 supporters
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Closed 25/03/2023
Weʼve raised £2,475 to support our staff and their families affected by the invasion of Ukraine
- Funded on Saturday, 25th March 2023
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War in Ukraine
Having survived two years of pandemic which put the travel industry on hold, our wonderful, dedicated team in Kyiv were looking forward to getting back to business as one of the leading incoming tour operators in Ukraine (Arktur Ltd., part of the ASLA Travel Group). Then, on 24 February 2022, the world changed, as the lives of our team in Ukraine changed forever. We are now fundraising in order to help support them, both emotionally and financially, so they can buy essentials and medicines and help their relatives, neighbours and friends too. Fortunately, Natasha, whose home is near Bucha, is now safe in Moldova, currently volunteering to help find suitable homes or hospitals for disabled Ukrainians who have fled their homes. Marina managed finally to flee the dreadful conditions in Mariupol and is now safe in France. Sadly, some have lost their homes, others cannot go back due to vast numbers of land mines, left in their villages to kill and maim. We have staff with relatives who were held hostage in terrible conditions and the same couple also had their apartment destroyed. Many have to remain in or near to Kyiv, with family responsibilities, such as elderly relatives who cannot be left alone. Until their lives can return to near normal, if you would like to help us to help them survive this terrible ordeal, I can promise that your donation of any sum will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for caring!
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- 1 year ago
Deana Mash
1 year agoThank you so much again to everyone who has kindly donated. Sadly, times are not getting any easier, now that the long cold winter is approaching. As you will have seen in the news, there are still thousands of vulnerable residents without power, water or worse still, their homes. Please do look out locally for opportunities to help further - there are many organisations arranging collections of winter clothing and Christmas gifts for children in Ukraine. Your thoughtful aid will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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- 2 years ago
Deana Mash
2 years agoWe've had some fantastic support, thank you so much! Special huge thanks to Ben Keith (Star Sports) for a very generous donation. Even though the war is no longer making headlines, the suffering and disruption continues. There is a long road ahead for all Ukrainians to regain their homes, livelihoods and lifestyles, which they never expected to be under threat. We will continue to support our staff, friends and their loved ones. Please continue to help us to help them. Every little helps! Thanks again, Deana.
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- 2 years ago
Deana Mash
2 years agoFantastic support for our event on Sunday! Thank you to everyone who generously donated their time, fabulous cakes, crafts, gifts and money! You all made the event a huge success with your care and kindness.
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Supporters
34
Steve
Nov 30, 2022
Keep up the good work, Deana!
£25.00
Ben Keith
Jul 28, 2022
Good Luck from Star Racing
£1,000.00
JQ
May 22, 2022
£40.00
Perree Geller
May 20, 2022
I too am supporting Ukrainians in my work getting newly arrived onto courses 💙💛
£20.00
Fran and Sam Q
May 20, 2022
Almost there! Keep up the great work. Well done for organising. Xxx
£20.00
Anonymous
May 19, 2022
£50.00
Jo R
May 16, 2022
What a great cause - thinking of your friends and their families in Ukraine x
£30.00
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