Ripon’s support for refugees
The generosity of Ripon’s citizens has been seen in many ways across the city, as the community has rallied to the call for help from the people of Ukraine.
Regular collections have been taken by the Rotary Club of Ripon as part of a UK-wide appeal in support of Ukraine.
In a sign of solidarity, the flag of Ukraine continues to fly on Ripon Town Hall
The Magdalens pub on Princess Road has also held two major fundraising events in support of the a gofundme page launched by the Edwards family.
Son Lewis and his Ukrainian partner Tanya Bogdanovska, along with eight friends, set up a shelter in Slovakia in late February to assist refugees and the humanitarian work continues, with money raised in Ripon.
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A target of £20,000 has been exceeded and Lewis’ mother, Ali Edwards, said :
“We have no further fundraisers planned and would like to thank the many kind-hearted people, whose donations of money, raffle prizes, facilities and time, helped us from day one.”
She pointed out:
“Though Lewis and Tanya are no longer in Slovakia, the programme that they helped to set up, is continuing to support women, children and men over the age of 60 who have been forced to flee Ukraine. “
