Syria is one of the most important places I have ever been and I have watched this most beautiful, historic and friendly place slide into anarchy with absolute horror.

It seems trivial to respond to this by growing a mustache and baking sourdough but two of the most memorable things about living in the Middle East are the bakeries and the impressive facial hair.  So if we hit our goal Karen can get rid of my Covid ponytail and if you live in the Cheltenham area I'll deliver a sourdough loaf to your door by socially distant, mustachio'd bike courier.