The next step. Maks Chmerkovskiy shared an update on how he’s helping those in need during the war in Ukraine after he returned overseas.
05.03.2022 - 12:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Retailer Marks and Spencer has been praised over its plans to donate to the people of Ukraine.
Posting on social media, M&S said it would donate thousands of pounds and items of clothing to help the children and families or Ukraine.
On its Facebook page, M&S wrote: "We want to do everything we can to support the children and families of Ukraine.
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"That's why we are building on our existing support with a £1.5m package to help families in need.
"We are donating £500,000 to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). We are donating 20,000 items of winter clothing that families need.
"We have allocated £500,000 to support UNICEF through matched colleague fundraising and double Sparks donations. And you can show your support too.
"From this weekend, we'll be activating giving at our till-points, and at M&S.com. Sparks customers can select UNICEF UK as their chosen charity, and we will make double donations every time you shop at M&S."
The post has since been liked more than 13,000 times, and has been shared over 1,500 times.
Shoppers have praised M&S' dedication to helping the people of Ukraine.
Moya Mitchell wrote: "Changed my sparks card charity to UNICEF UK. Well done marks and Spencer a well deserving charity."
Lindy Tovey said: "You have done something and I am pleased, if you can do more I would be really proud but I am happy that you are doing something."
Katrina Ferrier wrote: "Updated my nominated Sparks charity to UNICEF. Well done M&S."
The post did, however, come under fire with some shoppers, who slammed M&S for 'not doing enough.'
Rachel Weeks slammed: "But you also need to close all your Russian branches,
The next step. Maks Chmerkovskiy shared an update on how he’s helping those in need during the war in Ukraine after he returned overseas.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have donated to a number of organizations to provide support to Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing invasion. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation announced on Friday that the couple has made donations to several organizations working "on the ground to support the people of Ukraine." The organizations include HIAS, The HALO Trust, and Are We Europe.
Peta Murgatroyd, 35, expressed her despair at the tragic situation occurring in Ukraine. “This is continually breaking my heart,” she said on her Instagram Stories March 16, according to People. The Dancing with the Stars pro went on, “I’m struggling to get through some days. Sometimes I have great days, other days I have terrible days because I just can’t get this out of my head. I’ve walked those streets, I’ve been there. It is such a beautiful country. And the children that are dying right now.”
Peta Murgatroyd is grappling with the crisis in Ukraine. The 35-year-old pro dancer tearfully took to her Instagram Story on Wednesday to express her devastation over the ongoing situation in Ukraine, following Russia's invasion of the country.«I have had a morning… This is continually breaking my heart.
Team,Like many of you, I am closely following the devastating, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The resulting humanitarian crisis and its ripple effects on the lives of millions of people across Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and in Russia itself, is heartbreaking to witness.Since the beginning of this crisis, our teams across the world have been working around the clock to determine the best, and most importantly – safest – ways we as a business can show our support for all those impacted.
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Leonardo DiCaprio has donated to humanitarian organizations supporting Ukraine, though an earlier widely circulated report was inaccurate. In recent days, reports have circulated online that DiCaprio donated $10 million to an organization to benefit Ukraine, which those reports said was his grandmother's native country. Neither the donation nor DiCaprio's heritage was accurate, a person close to the actor said on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly about the matter.
Ukraine, though an earlier widely circulated report was inaccurate.In recent days, reports have circulated online that DiCaprio donated $10 million to an organization to benefit Ukraine, which those reports said was his grandmother's native country. Neither the donation nor DiCaprio's heritage was accurate, a person close to the actor said on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly about the matter.DiCaprio has, however, donated to the humanitarian groups CARE, International Rescue Committee, the United Nation's High Commissioner for Refugees and Save the Children in support of Ukraine, the person close to DiCaprio said.
David and Victoria Beckham have made a huge donation to support children affected by the devastating conflict in Ukraine.
Queen Elizabeth II is lending her support to the people of Ukraine.A Buckingham Palace source confirmed to ET that the queen has made a generous donation privately to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian appeal.The donation is unusual for the queen, the source shared, who usually stays neutral when it comes to politics.«This is unusual for the royal family as they typically stay out of politics and don’t provide monetary support,» the palace's source told ET.The queen's private donation comes after the royal family's outward support for the Ukrainian people, with Prince William and Kate Middleton and Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, all putting on a united front amid Russia's unprovoked attacks on Ukraine.Over the weekend, William and Kate issued a statement via their verified Twitter account, writing, «In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future.
Just hours after Deadline reported that Netflix is pausing all of its production and acquisitions work in Russia, the company’s co-founder, chairman and co-CEO Reed Hastings announced a $1 million donation to an organization providing emergency relief to Ukraine.
star Loren is opening up about how the Ukraine crisis is affecting her family. ET's Melicia Johnson sat down with Loren on Monday and she talked about her and her husband Alexei's personal connection to the crisis, given that Alexei grew up in Ukraine.Alexei lived in Ukraine before moving to Israel, which is where he met Loren, who was there on a Birthright Israel program trip.
Molly-Mae Hague has been sharing a look inside her luxurious trip to Mexico.The Love Island star took to her Instagram to give her 6.2million followers a peek inside the sunny getaway. Standing on the beach in white bikini bottoms and a t-shirt with her hair swept back into a bun, the tanned reality star penned: "Fallin into your ocean eyes," followed by a heart emoji.
Molly Mae Hague says she “feels guilty” carrying on with her normal life amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.The social media star, 22, is currently in Tulum, Mexico, doing a photoshoot for a new campaign but has opened up on being unsure whether to carry on posting about her glamorous lifestyle amid the war. Posting a photo from her accommodation, which shows a picturesque pool and hanging chair in the background, Molly Mae wrote on her Instagram story, saying: “Given everything that’s happening in the world right now, I feel it’s impossible to carry on with life as normal without feeling guilty… “I’m currently away for work shooting a campaign but haven’t known whether to share as usual for the people who come on Instagram to escape…” The star finished her message: “I care about you guys so much and how my content makes you all feel”.
Former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has shared stunning snaps on her Instagram from her trip to Mexico.
Molly-Mae Hague has admitted she "feels guilty" posting about her luxury trip during the crisis in Ukraine. The 22 year old influencer has even moved to ask whether or not she should QUIT Instagram.
Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague asked fans for permission whether or not she should about her holiday on social media amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Ethan Shanfeld Honored today with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, Benedict Cumberbatch paid tribute to his sister Tracy Peacock, who died of cancer last year, and called attention to the crisis in Ukraine at the unveiling ceremony, held Monday in Hollywood.“I want to mention my sister who we lost last year,” Cumberbatch said. “She would have loved this.
John Cena‘s attempt to promote peace is not going over well.