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Ukraine fundraiser triples original goal
War Sucks for Children has far exceeded original goal
MT. PLEASANT — The War Sucks for Children fundraiser more than tripled its original fundraising goal of $10,000
According to former UNICEF employee and fundraiser participant Mike Heaton, the donations seem to be leveling out at $31,500.
When faced with tragedy and feelings of helplessness, a group of retired Mt. Pleasant teachers refused to sit back and watch as the world exploded in Ukraine.
“It really goes to show that teachers are amazing, especially when it comes to helping kids,” Heaton said. “I think the group of retired teachers in mt. pleasant really stepped up to help these kids. I’m really blown away by them.”
According to a UN official, nearly two-thirds of Ukrainian children have been uprooted by this war.
These funds will go to help them specifically.
The conflict in Ukraine does not have an obvious end in sight.
Fighting continues, Russia demands surrender from Ukraine, and families continue to live in the brokenness of this war.
Comments: AnnaMarie.Ward@southeastiowaunion.com
Odee’s family sends him off to America completely unaware of the challenges to come. (Photo provided by Odee)
Ukrainian foreign exchange student Odee gratefully chatted with many attendees of the War Sucks for Children fundraising finale event. (AnnaMarie Ward/The Union)
War Sucks for Children organizers show off some of the Vacuums used for fundraising. (From left: Patty Madden, Bev Alderson, Krisit Emerson, Kimm Hassenfritz, and Rosemary Peck)
