One hundred people gave their time to wrap 7,200 Christmas gifts for kids in Ukraine who live in a place damaged by war.
Local businesses donated gifts like toys, books, and puzzles for the second year in a row.
The “wrapathon” happened at Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham, Suffolk on Saturday.
The organizers said they will send the supplies to different parts of Ukraine, even in places where Russia’s military is in control.
Save the Children charity said that over four million kids in Ukraine still need urgent help, even though the war started almost two years ago.
Jeremy Fish, a business owner in the area, and one of the founders of the Plant and Hire Aid Alliance, organized the wrapathon. He mentioned that this year’s fundraiser was harder than the one before.
“I believe that the media is not focusing on the war in Ukraine as much, and people are getting tired of hearing about it,” he said.
“But things are still hard for the people in Ukraine. ” Actually, things are getting worse, especially now that winter is here.
Six weeks ago, Mr. Fish helped to bring 750 boxes of supplies to Ukrainian soldiers fighting on the front line in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
A group of soldiers was hit by a Russian missile and 19 of them died during an awards ceremony.
The group had sent flags to thank the Plant and Hire Aid Alliance for their support. The flags arrived at Mr. Fish’s house after the attack.
Mr Fish said it was very upsetting.
Maryna Porgyan was one of 100 people who helped wrap presents.
She said: “Many kids don’t have parents and many parents can’t afford to buy gifts for their kids. ”
“It’s really hard. ” There are no jobs, no money and things cost more.
Mr Fish said gifts will be sent from Ipswich next week and given to people in Ukraine by Rotary International before Christmas.
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Volunteers donate 7,200 Christmas gifts to Ukrainian youngsters
