A fundraising event at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club has raised thousands of pounds for the Ukraine appeal.
Vice-Commodore, Helen Vrba, said:
“One of our members contacted Daniel Williams for advice on how best to fundraise, what to raise money for and how to ensure it got to the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
“Daniel had a great knowledge base and was very helpful to us in deciding how we could best support the humanitarian relief effort."
Daniel grew up in Wootton and recently blogged his journey on video, as he, Tania and baby Sophia endeavoured to leave their home and to make the perilous journey across Ukraine, from Kyiv, and then across the border into Poland. Since making it back to the Island, Dan has also made trips back to Eastern Europe with aid relief.
A delicious Ukraine-themed meal (including Chicken Kyiv!), was followed by an auction, presided over by RVYC member, Howard Knowles
The auction was followed by the raffle draw.
Helen continued:
“We were hugely grateful for all the prizes and items donated both for the auction and raffle, particularly Mermaid Gin, Wightlink, Harold George and Harwoods Garage. Such generosity was quite humbling – the situation in Ukraine has certainly touched people’s hearts in a way not seen for a long time."
The total raised from the evening was over £3,000 - which has since risen to more than £4,000 - thanks to members’ donations and the proceeds from the club’s Easter duck race.
Dan and his wife, Tania, spoke at the end of the evening and said how stunned and touched they were at the amount raised. Daniel explained he had spoken to the Minister of Health in Ukraine, who advised ambulances were desperately needed. As so much money had been raised, Dan felt it should go towards a specific item and it was unanimously agreed by everyone present, that the monies raised should be pooled with another charity who Daniel works closely with (SOMA UK), rather than sending to an international charity.
A quality used ambulance is being purchased and kitted out with medical supplies and will be used at a children’s hospital in Kyiv. On the side of the ambulance will be signage explaining where the money was raised, along with the RVYC branding, making a lasting legacy for the club and cementing the Isle of Wight’s and RVYC’s ties with Ukraine.
Helen concluded:
“I’d like to thank all the wonderful RVYC members (and their guests), who supported the event, both with time and money. A great example of how wonderful our club and its members are."
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