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Ukraine needs our support!

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Sadly, the invasion of Ukraine continues.  As we enter another autumn/winter the people of Ukraine need our support more than ever! Sussex for Ukraine supports projects to help the Ukrainian people survive through the present onslaught and achieve peace again.  Please read on if you have the time, but if you don’t, please donate  now to these UK registered charities which enable you to make an extra donation by ‘gift aiding’ which adds 25% more via government support: 

Donate   Here you can support rehabilitation centres for amputees and frontline medics to save lives and bring supplies to frontline hospitals. Donate to supplying four-wheel drive vehicles and generators to keep supplying electricity in Ukraine during the long winter months. 

International Aid.  Here you can donate to the UK Government supported Disaster Emergency Committee, UNICEF Supporting Children affected by war in Ukraine and Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) teams are working to deliver emergency medical aid etc.  

Also, visit:

Sussex Links to se how you can donate items to be sent to Ukraine. 

News to see what support groups are doing

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Ukrainian Hearts fundraising at Priory by Candlelight

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POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY 14TH SEPT. 

Ukrainian Hearts volunteers are fundraising with a cake sale at Priory by Candlelight THIS SATURDAY, Saturday 7th September, 6-10pm. Priory Park, Lewes 

Tickets: via Eventbrite

They are raising money for Lviv oncology hospital for children. See the video about our latest donations:

 

Come and enjoy this magical event with entertainment throughout the evening with a variety of music
and song, food stalls and a licensed bar.

Tickets: Eventbrite page for tickets

 

Please Donate Mobility Aids and lots more – for Ukraine!.

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Message from Adur Ukraine Support Association: 

We are collecting selected aid items to send to Ukraine to support those in need.  Please bring them along on  Saturday 14 SEPTEMBER between 10:30-12:30 Parish Rooms New Road Shoreham-by-Sea Sussex BN43 6RA. Please visit our website for more information and details of the latest news and events or to find out how to join us.  Please come and join us for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. Everyone is welcome.

Here is a list of the items needed:  Also, see the leaflet below – this can be printed out by saving it to your phone or computer. Please share, thanks

  • Mobility aids: mobility scooters, walking rollators, wheelchairs, zimmer frames, crutches, support boots and braces
  • Camping equipment: tents – larger preferred. please check that poles are present and that there are no rips
  • Portable toilets – porta-potties used in camping
  • Tools:  shovels, pick axes, axes, spades, long nails, hammers (any other tools for trench and shelter construction)
  • Foodstuffs: (all must have a reasonable shelf life remaining): baked beans, tinned tuna in oil (dual eat & cook uses), squash or cordial (smaller bottles of concentrate are ideal) – it takes away the taste of water purification tablets.
  • Gravy granules – also used to mask the taste of water biscuits (not wafer type), e.g. oatmeal, digestive tinned meats or fish
  • Washing machines – under 3 years old and in working order
  • Bandages – any sort

Please visit our website for details of Drop-Off sessions or contact us if you require collection:  www.adurukrainesupport.org.uk

Re Drop offs:

Saturday 21st and then each Saturday. Drop off at St Charles Borromeo in East Worthing 10:00 till 12:00. Full details follow the QR link below: THANK YOU

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Promotion Leaflet: (click to enlarge or download)

Amy the Ambulance goes to Ukraine! 

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Amy the Ambulance goes to Ukraine with Pick-ups for Peace and Stand For Ukraine Brighton & Hove ! 

As they enter the final countdown to the near-2,000 mile journey to Kharkiv, Pick-ups for Peace and Stand For Ukraine are continuing to fundraise to help cover the costs of the endeavour. Please donate towards getting Amy to Ukraine, but also filling her with her aid and enabling her to continue helping the people of Kharkiv once she arrives in the city. Click HERE to donate 

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