Local fitness instructor Ellie Kelso hosted a Dance Class for charity at the Churches of Christ Auditorium on Saturday 16 July.
Fundraising on the Darling Downs for a displaced family from war-torn Ukraine started back in April by Sally Edwards.
The aim was to raise $15,000 to pay for the airfares for five members of the family to join their extended family in Queensland.
Since then over $26,000 has been raised.
“The family escaped to Poland after their hometown in Eastern Ukraine was attacked,” said Sally. “They endured a harrowing journey and are now living in one room in Krakow.”
“Their plans to come to Australia were put on hold when the Grandmother fell out of her wheelchair and broke her hip, however amazingly she has made a great recovery and all five now plan to come to Australia before Christmas.”
“The family are so grateful for the people of Warwick and the Southern Downs who have contributed so generously to this campaign”.
Every cent raised will go towards getting them settled in a safe place, fundraisers such as this one will contribute directly to making a difference and giving hope to this family.
Churches of Christ Campus Manager Noo Shepherd said “we’re happy to get behind community activities like this”.
“It’s lovely to see members of the community coming together for a great cause”.
