Fundraising in Ripon is continuing for refugees seeking sanctuary in the UK and elsewhere.
On Saturday evening (April 9) the family of Ripon man Lewis Edwards has arranged a casino and curry evening to support the appeal launched after he fled Kyiv with partner Tanya Bogdanovska and set up a transfer station for fellow refugees in Slovakia.
Though the couple have left Slovakia and are currently in Spain, awaiting clearance for both of them to come to the UK, the money raised by the appeal continues to help Ukrainian people.
At the time of publication, the gofundme page set up in late February has raised almost £19,700 and Ali Edwards, Lewis’s mother, told the Stray Ferret:
“This will be our final fundraiser and it would be fabulous if we could pass the £20,000 target that we set.”
The event, like the music bingo evening last month, will be held at The Magdalens on Princess Road and tickets at £10 apiece are available from the pub.
The Mayor of Ripon Eamon Parkin and his consort Nigel Guy (pictured right) hosted a previous fundraising event for Ukraine at The Magdalens Pub last month.
Attendees will be entitled to a curry and given a fistful of ‘fun dollars’ to buy chips – not to eat, but to play the blackjack table or give the roulette wheel a spin.
Ms Edwards said:
“The response to the appeal has been incredible and reflects the generosity of the people of Ripon.
“We are grateful to so many people, and particularly thank the city’s Mayor Eamon Parkin and his partner Nigel, for the kindness that they have shown in letting us host this and the music bingo event at their pub.”
Sponsors for Saturday evening include Davis and Lund estate agents, Lynne Furlong, owner of DogZone and Ms Edwards’ own business, Pamperyourself Ripon.
A raffle for prizes donated by local independent businesses will also be held.
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