Our volunteers have been diligently working hard to raise funds for the people of Ukraine. A few days ago, Rotary Newton Aycliffe received a call from Tesco asking if we would like to come into the store for 2 days and do a bucket collection. We had very little time to prepare so posters, a pull-up, stickers and buckets were quickly made ready, and the call went out from President Gary Blenkinsopp for willing helpers.
As usual, Rotarians did not disappoint but neither did our wonderful community. Shoppers in the store, visitors to our Just Giving site, and donations both personal and from Rotary funds have raised a massive £3,500 in just a few days. This will be sent via Middlesbrough Erimus Rotary who are working with the relief effort for the refugees streaming into Poland. A huge thank you to everyone who donated and massive thanks to Tesco management for making it possible.
Our collection bin and pull-up will remain in store for those who would still like to donate as our need to assist will continue for many many months.
The Just Giving site link is www.justgiving.com/campaign/rotary-newtonaycliffe-ukraine