PRESS RELEASE FROM THE URC…
URC vaccine appeal tops more than £31,000 (May 2022)
and the amount continues to rise!
Generous donors have helped the United Reformed Church (URC) raise more than £30,000 for Christian Aid.
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The initiative started in 2021 when Salisbury URC member Meg Abel, suggested that people might wish to show their gratitude for their own Covid-19 vaccinations by helping to raise funds to supply coronavirus vaccines to countries struggling to afford them. The idea was taken up by Peter Pay, previous member of Salisbury URC. Peter made enquiries with the team which coordinates the URC’s global justice programme, Commitment for Life which contacted Christian Aid to form a partnership. The charity is already on the ground, helping keep people safe from coronavirus with practical support.
The URC’s fundraising campaign launched in February 2021 with the aim of raising £5,000. Due to the generosity of donors, the target was raised to £10,000 in April 2021. By May 2021, £23,172 had been raised. It is still possible to donate.
Peter said: “I am delighted to see how much has been raised and still is, through the generosity of URC members. We recognise the importance of the equitable distribution of vaccines and health measures.
Meg added: “It’s wonderful to see so many people want to help others by expressing their gratitude for their Covid vaccine in this way.”
Nick Georgiadis, Christian Aid’s Director for Fundraising and Supporter Engagement, talks about the Christian Aid and URC partnership in a video here.
If you would like to help and express your thanks for your coronavirus vaccine, you can make a donation here.
