CHRISTIAN carers are appealing for YOUR help to ease the suffering of tragic youngsters.

And local man Kevin Magnall is a leading samaritan in the practical aid campaign to ease their plight.

The Christian Care Regional Organiser is no stranger to travel assisting those in troubled Eastern European countries.

Nor is the Leigh man from Dangerous Corner intimidated by Mafia tactics in his battle to ensure vital supplies get through to those who need assistance.

Next month he is off to the Ukraine as part of an aid convoy organised by International Aid Trust to help comfort patients at the Good Samaritan Hospice at Mayaki.

Appealing for donations from Journal readers Kevin explained:"Children are today being born with horrific deformities and are suffering terrible deaths from cancer and leukaemia caused directly by the effects of the Chernobyl fall-out.

"Every penny of every donation is used specifically for aid purposes and all workers give their time completely free of charge.

"Mafia influences are causing a problem but we refuse to be blackmailed and refuse to hand anything over until we finally bluff our way through checkpoints."

The children's camp at Mayaki was built entirely by British volunteer tradesmen and can cater for 150 youngsters each month.

It needed £750,000 to set-up but the Trust spent just £88 on materials because British businesses stepped forward with donations.

With temperatures as low as -25 C urgently needed are blankets, warm clothes, hot water bottles, dried and tinned food, toys, medicines and bandages.

Every £1 donation takes an aid lorry a mile nearer its destination on a mercy mission which costs £3,000 per vehicle.

If you can help in any way contact Kevin on 01942 887671.

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