Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

It was a lovely to see everyone at my Birthday Party and I am so happy that so many of you were able to join me and celebrate a lifetime of friendships.

I am raising money for Hells Kitchen in Ukraine who make thousands of meals for people who may have lost everything. My son, Hamish was a volunteer there

To support Hell’s Kitchen https://hellskitchenukraine.org/, an incredible force for good in a city ravaged by war.

When Russia invaded Ukraine, two courageous Kharkiv residents, Luida and Egor, put their lives on hold to establish Hell’s Kitchen. Under constant threat of attack, they began cooking hot meals for their neighbours. These meals quickly became lifelines for people whose access to food was perilously limited.

Today, over two years later, Hell’s Kitchen remains an unwavering beacon of hope. They produce more than 1,000 meals and bake thousands of loaves of bread daily, ensuring that the people of Kharkiv—many of whom have lost everything—receive not only food but dignity and care. But Hell’s Kitchen is so much more than a food kitchen; it’s a lifeline for their community. It distributes medical supplies, hygiene products, and clothing, running tirelessly through missile strikes, ever present lethal drones, blackouts, and snowstorms. Nothing would make me happier on my birthday than to know that another brave person in Ukraine has a hot meal and is able to survive against missiles and drones.

For me, this cause is deeply personal. Not only did I spend 15 years of my working life in the former Soviet Union and Ukraine where I have many good friends but my son volunteered with Hell’s Kitchen in November 2023 and again in August 2024, witnessing first hand the relentless dedication of its volunteers. He saw their resolve, their compassion, and the immense difference they make every single day.

I am asking for your support in this mission. Every penny raised will directly aid Hell’s Kitchen in sustaining their extraordinary work. Through their partnership with the UK-registered charity The Worshipful Company of Carmen https://thecarmen.co.uk/taras-ukraine/, donations are tax-exempt and eligible for UK Gift Aid, maximizing the impact of every contribution.

Your generosity will help people live their lives at the front line of European defence for our values of freedom and democracy.

If you would like to donate by credit / debit card, please use the "Give Now" button on this page, my Just Giving Page https://www.justgiving.com/page/jeremy-maddocks-hellskitchen or in the UK send a text

To donate £1, text HELLSK to 70201

To donate £3, text HELLSK to 70331

To donate £5, text HELLSK to 70970

To donate £10, text HELLSK to 70191

Fundraising, payments and donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme (Charity No: 1149800), operating as DONATE. Texts will be charged at your standard network rate. For Terms & Conditions, see www.easydonate.org

Thank you for supporting this vital cause and for helping us provide hope and sustenance to those who need it most. Слава Україні! Slava Ukraini

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