Fundraiser raffle raises £1039 for MAP
Thanks to everyone who supported our online fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). It was more than just a raffle - we had a Bach recital by cellist Tibah Saad from the Galilee, a traditional Palestinian folk song from Najlaa Hmeed in Gaza, and a theatre performance by four school children in Gaza.
The event couldn't have gone better. It was our first attempt at such a feat - coordinating participants from 5 different locations in Gaza, Glasgow, Devon and hosted from a village near Rye.
Tibah and Najlaa's performances were made possible by PalMusic which has close links with the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music. Actresses Yara, Samah, Ghazal and Hala, aged 12 -14 from Gaza performed an example of 'remote theatre' which is becoming popular through the Covid period, but well established in Gaza because of 13 years of Israeli blockade. The play was made possible by the Hands Up Project.
A special thanks to all the local businesses and individuals who contributed prizes.
Articles in the Hastings Independent and the Hastings Observer.
22 November 2020.
The event couldn't have gone better. It was our first attempt at such a feat - coordinating participants from 5 different locations in Gaza, Glasgow, Devon and hosted from a village near Rye.
Tibah and Najlaa's performances were made possible by PalMusic which has close links with the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music. Actresses Yara, Samah, Ghazal and Hala, aged 12 -14 from Gaza performed an example of 'remote theatre' which is becoming popular through the Covid period, but well established in Gaza because of 13 years of Israeli blockade. The play was made possible by the Hands Up Project.
A special thanks to all the local businesses and individuals who contributed prizes.
Articles in the Hastings Independent and the Hastings Observer.
22 November 2020.
The original article:
This year we're holding our annual fundraiser for the amazing British charity Medical Aid to Palestinians (MAP), which provides immediate medical aid to Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees.
Right now in Gaza their teams are on the ground providing respirators to patients in hospital, hygiene kits for quarantined families, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for health workers, COVID-19 testing kits and antiseptics to help prevent spread of the disease.
For just £2 per ticket you can support this vital work and bag the chance to win one of our terrific prizes.
These include gift vouchers to stay at two stunning East Sussex glamping retreats, a meal for two at the award-winning The Crown pub in Hastings, Kino cinema tickets, brunch at Hayden's Coffee shop in Rye, a cocktail training session at Seed Cocktail Bar as well as loads of fabulous gifts donated by local individuals and businesses. See our full list below.
And the best bit is that your ticket buys you automatic entry to our Online Raffle Draw Extravaganza at 7pm on Sunday 22 November when we will have a live link up to Gaza for musical entertainment from talented young Palestinian musicians, courtesy of PalMusic. MAP's Community and Events Fundraising Officer Zahra Yassine will say a few words.
All of this and you never have to step foot outside your front door!
For just £2 per ticket you can support this vital work and bag the chance to win one of our terrific prizes. To buy your tickets, simply follow the Paypal link below and we will deliver your online tickets straight to your email inbox.
MAP's Zahra Yassine said: "As winter approaches, the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to spread at an alarming rate in the occupied Palestinian territory and the Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon. Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is continuing to provide essential equipment and medical supplies to support infection control efforts and to help health workers treat those who have fallen ill from the disease."
HRPSC Chair Katy Colley says: 'We are indebted to the generous donations from local businesses and individuals for these amazing raffle prizes, some of which would make great presents for friends or family.'
'The Raffle Draw Extravaganza on 22 November will be a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate Palestinian culture.'
Once you have made your purchase we will email you with the numbers and colour of your tickets. The winners will be drawn live at 7pm on Sunday November 22 and will send you a link to the Online Draw nearer the time, which will be held on Zoom. If you are a winner and present at the draw you can pick your prize. Good luck!
Two night midweek stay at the Enchanted Glade Glamping Retreat, West Hoathly (sleeps 4)
Two night midweek stay at Dogwood Glamping, Brede (sleeps 4)
Meal for Two at award-winning The Crown, Hastings Old Town
Gift Voucher for the Kino Cinema, Rye
Two mini kegs from The Three Legs Brewery, Brede - 5 litre Mosaic Pale & 5 litre Session IPA
1-to-1 Cocktail Training Session @ Seed Tapas and Cocktail Bar, Hastings
Brunch for two at Hayden's Coffee Shop, Rye
Gift selection from Butler's Emporium, Hastings Old Town
Moroccan hanging lantern from Marrakesh Artisan, Hastings Old Town
Organic Yogi Tea Gift Box from Barefoot Herbs, Hastings Old Town
The Mirror and the Light hardback by Hilary Mantel, donated by Leah Levane
1 litre bottle of Jack Daniels
Selection of 12 Agatha Christie novels, donated by Janet Weitz
A selection of wines
4 large MAP tea towels
Right now in Gaza their teams are on the ground providing respirators to patients in hospital, hygiene kits for quarantined families, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for health workers, COVID-19 testing kits and antiseptics to help prevent spread of the disease.
 Gift Voucher for the Kino Cinema, Rye. |
For just £2 per ticket you can support this vital work and bag the chance to win one of our terrific prizes.
These include gift vouchers to stay at two stunning East Sussex glamping retreats, a meal for two at the award-winning The Crown pub in Hastings, Kino cinema tickets, brunch at Hayden's Coffee shop in Rye, a cocktail training session at Seed Cocktail Bar as well as loads of fabulous gifts donated by local individuals and businesses. See our full list below.
And the best bit is that your ticket buys you automatic entry to our Online Raffle Draw Extravaganza at 7pm on Sunday 22 November when we will have a live link up to Gaza for musical entertainment from talented young Palestinian musicians, courtesy of PalMusic. MAP's Community and Events Fundraising Officer Zahra Yassine will say a few words.
 Two mini kegs from The Three Legs Brewery, Brede. |
For just £2 per ticket you can support this vital work and bag the chance to win one of our terrific prizes. To buy your tickets, simply follow the Paypal link below and we will deliver your online tickets straight to your email inbox.
MAP's Zahra Yassine said: "As winter approaches, the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to spread at an alarming rate in the occupied Palestinian territory and the Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon. Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is continuing to provide essential equipment and medical supplies to support infection control efforts and to help health workers treat those who have fallen ill from the disease."
HRPSC Chair Katy Colley says: 'We are indebted to the generous donations from local businesses and individuals for these amazing raffle prizes, some of which would make great presents for friends or family.'
'The Raffle Draw Extravaganza on 22 November will be a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate Palestinian culture.'
Once you have made your purchase we will email you with the numbers and colour of your tickets. The winners will be drawn live at 7pm on Sunday November 22 and will send you a link to the Online Draw nearer the time, which will be held on Zoom. If you are a winner and present at the draw you can pick your prize. Good luck!
LIST OF PRIZES:
Two night midweek stay at the Enchanted Glade Glamping Retreat, West Hoathly (sleeps 4)
Two night midweek stay at Dogwood Glamping, Brede (sleeps 4)
Meal for Two at award-winning The Crown, Hastings Old Town
Gift Voucher for the Kino Cinema, Rye
Two mini kegs from The Three Legs Brewery, Brede - 5 litre Mosaic Pale & 5 litre Session IPA
1-to-1 Cocktail Training Session @ Seed Tapas and Cocktail Bar, Hastings
Brunch for two at Hayden's Coffee Shop, Rye
Gift selection from Butler's Emporium, Hastings Old Town
Moroccan hanging lantern from Marrakesh Artisan, Hastings Old Town
Organic Yogi Tea Gift Box from Barefoot Herbs, Hastings Old Town
The Mirror and the Light hardback by Hilary Mantel, donated by Leah Levane
1 litre bottle of Jack Daniels
Selection of 12 Agatha Christie novels, donated by Janet Weitz
A selection of wines
4 large MAP tea towels
