McElhinney's staff to sleep rough in solidarity with the people of Ukraine

Staff at McElhinney's Store in Ballybofey will be braving the elements tomorrow, Saturday, March 12 in a bid to raise much-needed funds for the people of Ukraine.

Staff from the iconic department store will be doing what they can to help the people of that war-torn country in partnership with the Irish Red Cross.

So far over €7,750 has been raised in three days for this worthy cause but the goal is to raise as much money as possible for the people of Ukraine.

Countless lives have been lost and thousands of families have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict. The Irish Red Cross is doing everything in its power to aid those who are struggling amid the violence.

The Red Cross teams are on the ground in Ukraine attempting to provide aid to those in need through repairing vital infrastructure, supporting health facilities, helping families by providing them
with life-saving food and hygiene supplies and offering support to those who have been displaced by
the conflict.

The Sleepout for Ukraine will take place on the front steps of the store between 8pm on Saturday and will see staff sleeping rough in solidarity with those whose lives have been changed forever in

McElhinneys would like to ask all its supporters to dig deep and to do what they can to assist in the fundraising efforts to help people whose lives have been torn apart by the war.

Their fundraising target is €10,000 but they are hoping to surpass that goal for this worthy cause. Every donation counts and with the public's help, they can provide vital support to the people of Ukraine.

McElhinney's marketing manager, Ruth Callaghan said of the fundraiser the public's support was vital.

"This is a rapidly evolving crisis. Your donation will help those affected get food, medicine, shelter, and water. Your support will also help the Red Cross to assist those displaced by conflict.

"The world has become a very small place and this violence and heartache have touched each and every one of us. I want to take this opportunity to thank our amazing staff for giving up their family time and warm beds for such an
important fundraiser and also to those who have already donated we are eternally grateful”

The link to their fundraiser page is: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11430885_mcelhinneys-
department-store-s-page.html