Stirling branch in Belarus link
UNISON members and the UNISON branch in Stirling are combining
to ensure that one of its members can carry on the valuable
work he has been doing for children in Belarus.
Brian Smith (a UNISON member and receptionist in Stirling's
Environment Services) does voluntary work for a charity called
Buskit which helps children in Belarus. Not simply by donating
now and again, but by giving up his own time and going out
to Belarus every July to physically help the children there.
- Buskit delivers 25 tonnes of aid, food, clothes, beds,
toys, toiletries etc. each year.
- They perform concerts for the children who have leukemia
- They do playgroups/ games/ music groups for the children
who are in remission l They paint hospital wards with cartoon
characters l
- They hand out toys at hospitals
They donate all the money raised to keep the charity hospital
in Belarus operational. Without their funding it would have
closed three or four years ago. Each member of the charity
needs to raise £650 to cover their own costs and each year
this gets harder.
This year his workmates have rallied round and are using
a 'dress down' day on Friday 25 May to help Brian continue
the tremendous work he and the charity do. The Stirling Branch
has agreed to donate £250 (or any shortfall) to the appeal.
Andy Douglas, UNISON Branch Treasurer said "This was an
important decision for the branch to take. I have spoken to
Brian and he is delighted with the sum, and has promised to
report back on this year's trip."
Andy also said he is proposing that Stirling UNISON assist
the charity on an annual basis. The UNISON money will be specifically
used for 18 fold-up beds. These beds will be used for the
parents of the sick children who come to stay over. Previously
they would have slept on the floor.
If any other branches or individuals wish to donate towards
this very rewarding charity please send your donations to
Buskit at UNISON Office, Room 006, Viewforth, Stirling FK8
2ET. Brian can be contacted on smithb2@stirling.gov.uk
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