More than 40,000 items knitted for Ukraine appeal
A Guernsey charity which sends knitted baby items to Ukraine has surpassed 40,000 donations.
The new born baby hats appeal first sent items for families or pregnant woman fleeing the country, shortly after the Russian invasion on 24 February 2022.
Items including baby hats, blankets, vests and comforters have been been donated from knitters in the island and as far away as Scotland.
Kay Rawlins, who is leading the appeal for the group Stand with Ukraine, said she was "very proud" of the work of members and donators.
Items are sent to Guernsey before being packed by the charity and sent to Ukraine by a postal company free of charge.
"I think we are all terribly proud of what we are doing," said Mrs Rawlins.
"We don't go out and ask for contributions they just appear constantly.
Mrs Rawlins said the charity has been so well supported due to the strong feelings people have for the war.
"The fact that it's babies, they have nothing to do with this war, I think that is why people are so generous in helping us," she said.
"We just get tremendous satisfaction from knowing that we are helping the needy, the ones that really have no involvement with the war."
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