Bizzy Bags for Syrian Refugee Children
Fundraising campaign by
Melanie Furniss
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£1,831.00Donated So Far
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Campaign Story
Over the last few weeks the world has woken up to the crisis surrounding the Syrian refugees. Sadly, it took the death of a tiny child for many to have their eyes opened. There are still thousands of children caught in the middle of this terrible situation with nothing but what their parents could carry and the clothes they stand in. That means no toys or games. I am making 'Bizzy Bags' which will contain a puzzle book, crayons, jigsaw etc. to send to the various camps in Greece and Calais.
The bags are my way of sending some comfort to the children and allow them to be children again.
The cost of the bags are broken down as follows:
- Puzzle book 7p each
- crayons 6p a pack
- jigsaw 7p each
- maze puzzle 8p each
- doodle pad 13p each
- bag 3p each
This totals 44p. The bags will cost 50p each with 6p from each bag going towards the cost of shipping them to Greece and further afield. The prices shown are the wholesale prices. NO profit will come from the bags.
I will attach a tag to each bag. When you make a payment please feel free to add a message (i.e. "from Sophia, age 8yrs, Sheffield - stay strong") I will take regular pictures of the bags and tags being shipped out and be VERY transparent about the costs involved and answer all questions. I have already been in touch with people in Kos and Calais who have supported this idea and said it is much needed for the children who have nothing.
If you would like to 'Buy a Bag' and support this cause, please donate 50p for each bag you want to send.
Organizer
- Melanie Furniss
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Abbas Khan
- Donated on Sep 27, 2015
Shoiab yusuaf
- Shoaib yousuf
- Donated on Sep 27, 2015
This is a great initiative by you!! The first time I saw these packs in hungry they put a massive smile on my face and I'm an adult :) can't wait for the refugee kids to receive these! I will keep you updated with pictures :) Stay blessed.
Overwhelmed & Humbled
Update posted by Melanie Furniss at 04:55 pmHi everyone, thank you so much for all the amazing donations. Just a quick update for everyone. I've now placed an order for the bag contents, bags and tags. I should be getting the delivery in the next 2 days then the work really starts. I'll be busy making these
Donors & Comments
- Shoaib yousuf
- Donated on Sep 28, 2015
More smiles :)
- Abbas Khan
- Donated on Sep 27, 2015
Shoiab yusuaf
- Shoaib yousuf
- Donated on Sep 27, 2015
This is a great initiative by you!! The first time I saw these packs in hungry they put a massive smile on my face and I'm an adult :) can't wait for the refugee kids to receive these! I will keep you updated with pictures :) Stay blessed.
- Hayley Nelson
- Donated on Sep 17, 2015
Stay strong and brave. Love from Hayley in Sheffield
- Vicki Harper
- Donated on Sep 15, 2015
- Lucy copley
- Donated on Sep 13, 2015
- Helen Peppitt
- Donated on Sep 13, 2015
Sending you lots of love and wishing you happiness, from our family in the UK to you xxx
- Kimberley Tomlinson
- Donated on Sep 11, 2015
- Tracy Harris
- Donated on Sep 09, 2015
Great idea and love to be able to help the little ones xx
- sonia Emes
- Donated on Sep 09, 2015
More smiles :)