Concert For Ukraine raised a mammoth £12.2 million for the war relief effort in Eastern Europe last night.
17.03.2022 - 12:17 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A set of jewellery will raise more than £1,000 to help the humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine.
The Whitehouse Gallery in Kirkcudbright will raffle a necklace and earrings by Borgue artist Sheena McMaster tomorrow.
People can secure a slot in the draw by donating £10 to Massive Outpouring of Love which has been shipping donations out to Ukraine.
The set, which features sunflowers, is worth more than £400. So far more than £1,300 has been raised.
Sheena said: “We are reminded that sunflowers are the national flower of Ukraine and a symbol of peace.
“As we struggle watching and hearing of the terrible events taking place everyday I wanted to offer support in some way, So I have donated a sunflower neckpiece and sunflower earrings to this charity.”
To enter the draw, visit www.whitehousegallery.co.uk/art-for-ukraine/
Concert For Ukraine raised a mammoth £12.2 million for the war relief effort in Eastern Europe last night.
Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
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Queen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor have announced a special screening on YouTube of the band’s 2008 Kharkiv concert with Paul Rodgers to raise funds for Ukraine relief.The band played Ukraine with Paul Rodgers during the ‘Rock the Cosmos Tour’, with a live album and companion DVD of the show being released the following year.‘Queen and Paul Rodgers Live in Ukraine’ was made available to watch in the UK on the band’s official YouTube channel from 5pm on March 19. Fans who stream the two hour set are being asked to donate to UNHCR – The UN Refugee Agency.Brian May originally shared a crowd photo from the gig on his Instagram in February, writing: “So many great memories of great times in Ukraine.
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorEpic Games, after announcing Sunday that it was donating all proceeds from its popular “Fortnite” game toward humanitarian relief for people affected by Russia’s war on Ukraine, said Monday it has already raised $36 million for the effort.According to Epic, “Fortnite” proceeds from March 20-April 3, 2022 will go toward Ukraine relief. In addition, Microsoft’s Xbox is joining the effort and will commit net proceeds from all sales of “Fortnite” content on Microsoft Store during the time period.Epic said the money is going to four organizations: UNICEF; the U.N.’s World Food Programme; UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency; and Direct Relief, a nongovernmental organization that says it has deployed more than 48 tons of medical aid to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s war.
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That 70’s Show pair were able to collect funds that, according to Kutcher’s Instagram, “will continue to be delivered to Flexport.org and Airbnb.org so they can act now.” Mila Kunis was born in Ukraine when it was still the Soviet Union and left the country in 1983 with her family as they immigrated to the United States.Alongside her husband, Kunis and Kutcher expressed their immense gratitude for everyone who has helped them so far and will be continuing their fundraising as they raise their goal to $40 million. “Our work is not done," Kutcher wrote in his Instagram caption.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are opening their doors to Ukrainian refugees.
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A group of theater owners from giant Regal to independent cinemas have signed on to screen Ukrainian director Oles Sanin’s 2014 feature film The Guide starting Friday with proceeds going to relief efforts for the war ravaged country.
The British Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help raise funds for the increasing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
Bella Hadid is taking a note from her sister Gigi Hadid.
Leonardo DiCaprio is showing his support for Ukraine.