A graphic designer from Wrexham is putting her skills to the test to help provide care to people fleeing Ukraine.
Samantha Maxwell has a JustGiving page which is raising money for Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and ActionAid.
Samantha has designed posters showing quotes about the impact of a war, which are going those who donate to her cause.
She says it "hit home” to see the devastation in Ukraine and wanted to do something to help.
Samantha, who has a mild form of Cerebral Palsy, said it “struck a chord” watching children, women, the disabled and elderly trying to get to safety.
She said: “The amount of people having to uproot their lives, the disabled included, and leave loved ones behind is just awful. I can't imagine having to do this myself.
“Being a graphic designer, I put my skills to use and created A4 posters with quotes from a variety of famous and influential people speaking about the impact of war as an optional thank you for their donation.
“If they would like a poster after the donation is made, people can Direct Message me on Instagram and Twitter, my handle for Instagram is @sammyjade310 and my Twitter handle is @SammyJade310 .
“I'm extremely grateful to those who have already contributed to my appeal, but I still need more donations. I'm asking for a £2.99 donation to my JustGiving page for the DEC to help the people of Ukraine get the support they so desperately need.”
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On her fundraising page, she wrote: "£10 could provide essential hygiene supplies for 1 person for one month
"£50 could provide blankets for 4 families to keep them warm
"£100 could provide emergency food for 2 families for one month"
Her target is set to £100 but has almost reached it.
Samantha is now looking to surpass her target if she can. To help her do so, donate at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Samantha-Maxwell3
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